The Iron Ministry

Aug 21 2015 Not Rated 1h 22m
Documentary

Filmed over three years on China’s railways, The Iron Ministry traces the vast interiors of a country on the move: flesh and metal, clangs and squeals, light and dark, and language and gesture. Scores of rail journeys come together into one, capturing the thrills and anxieties of social and technological transformation. The Iron Ministry immerses audiences in fleeting relationships and uneasy encounters between humans and machines on what will soon be the world’s largest railway network.

Plot

Filmed over three years on China's railways, THE IRON MINISTRY traces the vast interiors of a country on the move: flesh and metal, clangs and squeals, light and dark, language and gesture. Scores of rail journeys come together into one, capturing the thrills and anxieties of social and technological transformation. THE IRON MINISTRY immerses audiences in fleeting relationships and uneasy encounters between humans and machines on what will soon be the world's largest railway network.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

J.P. Sniadecki

Cast

Woseser Tsering

Crew

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Production Countries

China, United States of America

Production Companies

Cinder Films

Languages

Awards

1 win & 8 nominations

Trailers
The Iron Ministry - trailer
Scores
# of Votes
290
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
76
Popularity
NA