Birth of a Ship (1961)

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This documentary shows the birth of a 10,000-ton ship called "Phenian" (the deadweight tonnage of this cargo ship is 10,000 tons). The film is devoid of commentary, which emphasizes the importance of the forms and the almost mystical nature of the "birth" of the ship.

Director: Jan Łomnicki
Genre: Documentary
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Jerzy Gościk
Editing: Ludmiła Niekrasowa
Production: Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Jan Łomnicki
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birth of a Ship about?
This documentary shows the birth of a 10,000-ton ship called "Phenian" (the deadweight tonnage of this cargo ship is 10,000 tons). The film is devoid of commentary, which emphasizes the importance of the forms and the almost mystical nature of the "birth" of the ship.
Who directed Birth of a Ship?
Birth of a Ship was directed by Jan Łomnicki.
What genre is Birth of a Ship?
Birth of a Ship is a Documentary film.
Where was Birth of a Ship produced?
Birth of a Ship was produced in Poland.