Furnace Builders (1962)

Furnace Builders (1962) poster

At the Eisenhüttenkombinat Ost an der Oder, a new blast furnace is being moved to replace a burnt-out one. 2000 tons have to be moved 18 meters: Three times we hear it in the commentary. Master Klaus is now in command. His orders are to be obeyed at all costs. Men at work: tense faces, examining hands, the sound of screeching winds and steel cables stretched to breaking point. Everything is going well, and it is a new best performance: The downtime of the plant has been reduced from 80 to 40 days, the commentary says.

Director: Jürgen Böttcher
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Walter Roßkopf, Gerhard Münch
Editing: Charlotte Beck
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Jürgen Böttcher
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Furnace Builders about?
At the Eisenhüttenkombinat Ost an der Oder, a new blast furnace is being moved to replace a burnt-out one. 2000 tons have to be moved 18 meters: Three times we hear it in the commentary. Master Klaus is now in command. His orders are to be obeyed at all costs. Men at work: tense faces, examining hands, the sound of screeching winds and steel cables stretched to breaking point. Everything is going well, and it is a new best performance: The downtime of the plant has been reduced from 80 to 40 days, the commentary says.
Who directed Furnace Builders?
Furnace Builders was directed by Jürgen Böttcher.
How long is Furnace Builders?
Furnace Builders has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is Furnace Builders?
Furnace Builders is a Documentary film.
Where was Furnace Builders produced?
Furnace Builders was produced in East Germany.