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The Way Things Go

The Way Things Go

Jun 01, 1987 · 30m

Rated 6.6 out of 10

Director

David Weiss, Peter Fischli

Overview

Artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss create the ultimate Rube Goldberg machine. The pair used found objects to construct a complex, interdependent contraption in an empty warehouse. When set in motion, a domino-like chain reaction ripples through the complex of imaginative devices. Fire, water, the laws of gravity, and chemistry determine the life-cycle of the objects. The process reveals a story concerning cause and effect, mechanism and art, and improbability and precision, in an extended science project that will mesmerize the mind.

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About The Way Things Go

What is The Way Things Go about?

Artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss create the ultimate Rube Goldberg machine. The pair used found objects to construct a complex, interdependent contraption in an empty warehouse. When set in motion, a domino-like chain reaction ripples through the complex of imaginative devices. Fire, water, the laws of gravity, and chemistry determine the life-cycle of the objects. The process reveals a…

When was The Way Things Go released?

The Way Things Go was released on June 1, 1987.

Where can I watch The Way Things Go?

The Way Things Go is streaming on OVID in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.

How long is The Way Things Go?

The Way Things Go runs 30 minutes.

Who directed The Way Things Go?

The Way Things Go was directed by David Weiss and Peter Fischli.

Is The Way Things Go on Netflix?

No, The Way Things Go is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on OVID instead.

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