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Coal Face

1935 · 11 min
Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti · UK · British Cinema
Short filmDocumentary

Cast

W.H. Auden Montagu Slater

Credits

Written by: W.H. Auden
Music: Benjamin Britten
Editing: William Coldstream
Produced by: John Grierson

Plot

1935 documentary about the hard working life of Welsh coal miners.

Sinekatalog’s take

A documentary short on the hard labour of Welsh miners, shaped by rhythm and sound as much as by image. Its experimental spirit sets it apart from plainer reportage. Valuable for anyone interested in early documentary craft.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (378 votes)
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