Workingman's Death
"A documentary on the extremes to which workers will go to earn a living."
Originally released in 2005. Workingman's Death is a documentary film. directed by Michael Glawogger. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
Is heavy manual labour disappearing or is it just becoming invisible? Where can we still find it in the 21st century? Workingman's Death follows the trail of the HEROES in the illegal mines of the Ukraine, sniffs out GHOST among the sulphur workers in Indonesia, finds itself face to face with LIONS at a slaughterhouse in Nigeria, mingles with BROTHERS as they cut a huge oil tanker into pieces in Pakistan, and joins Chinese steel workers in hoping for a glorious FUTURE.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- OFI
- ORF
- Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg
- ARTE
- Vienna Film Financing Fund
- Quinte Film GmbH
- Lotus-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workingman's Death about?
Is heavy manual labour disappearing or is it just becoming invisible? Where can we still find it in the 21st century? Workingman's Death follows the trail of the HEROES in the illegal mines of the ...
Who directed Workingman's Death?
Workingman's Death was directed by Michael Glawogger.
How long is Workingman's Death?
Workingman's Death has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Workingman's Death released?
Workingman's Death was released on November 25, 2005 in theaters.