Pacific 231

Pacific 231 (1949)

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.

Date of release
1949-09-01
TMDB
6.3 / 10 (24)
Runtime
9m
Genres
Music
Director
Jean Mitry

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: Short Film Palme d'Or

Pacific 231 is a 1949 short film directed by French film theorist Jean Mitry.

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