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The Train Rolls On

1971 · 32 min Documentary
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

This half-hour documentary by Chris Marker explores Aleksandr Medvedkin’s 1930s “Cine-Train,” a mobile film studio equipped with cameras, editing rooms, animation stations, and a laboratory. Traveling across the Soviet countryside, the train’s crew documented agricultural and industrial life—from Ukrainian harvests to southern steelworks—while living and working in cramped shared quarters.

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Original Title Le Train en marche
Year 1971
Country France
Genre Documentary
Director Chris Marker
Runtime 32 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (7 votes)

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The Train Rolls On has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.3/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1971. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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