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In Comparison

In Comparison

Documentary
2009, Movie, 1h 1min
In Comparison revisits issues explored in the director's 2007 two channel installation Comparison Via a Third. Spanning continents and cultures, the film focuses on the brick in its many contexts, from the collective efforts of a community building a clinic in Burkina Faso, through semi industrialized moldings in India, to industrial production lines in Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland. Through its notable structure and its captivating rhythms, In Comparison presents various methods of labor production, allowing for an assessment that changes with every layer and goes well beyond a simple binary divide.
Country: Austria,Germany
Director:
Harun Farocki

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Harun Farocki
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Harun Farocki
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"In Comparison" is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the diverse world of brick-making, exploring the various ways in which this fundamental building material is created and used across different cultures and continents. From the collective efforts of a community in Burkina Faso to industrial production lines in Europe, the film offers a captivating look at the rhythms and methods of labor production, challenging viewers to reevaluate their assumptions about work and its place in our lives. Through its unique structure and compelling visuals, "In Comparison" invites viewers on a journey of discovery and reflection, revealing the hidden complexities of a seemingly simple material.

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