An engine moves from the roundhouse to a track where it couples with several passenger cars. At 2:10 in the afternoon, it starts a trip out of the station through the countryside to its destination. The film consists of a montage of shots, some close up, of the engine and its gears and wheels. With the accompanying ambient sounds and an orchestral score, the emphasis is on the engine's power and speed. Parallel lines of multiple tracks, telephone wires, and trees confirm a careful composition.
Director
Jean Mitry
Writers
Marc Ducouret, Jean Mitry
Release Date
September 1, 1949
Runtime
0h 9m
Status
Released
Original Language
fr
Vote Count
22
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