The Train Rolls On
Nov 01, 1971 · 32m
Director
Chris MarkerOverview
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.
Cast of The Train Rolls On
Crew of The Train Rolls On
About The Train Rolls On
What is The Train Rolls On about?
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.
When was The Train Rolls On released?
The Train Rolls On was released on November 1, 1971.
How long is The Train Rolls On?
The Train Rolls On runs 32 minutes.
Who directed The Train Rolls On?
The Train Rolls On was directed by Chris Marker.
Who is in the cast of The Train Rolls On?
The cast of The Train Rolls On includes Aleksandr Medvedkin (Himself) and François Périer (Narrator).