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The Train Rolls On

Plot: This half-hour documentary focuses on Medvedkin and his CineTrain of the 1930s, a sort of mobile film workshop, complete with post-production facilities, animation stations and a large laboratory. Traveling thousands of miles across the Russian countryside, the train stopped to have its filmmakers document Ukranian harvest practices, steel production facilities in southern Russia and other industrial / agricultural matters; With each crew member living in 1 square meter living quarters, all individuals on the train were responsible for various odd-jobs and other practical matters in addition to their own film-making concerns
Release Date: Monday, January 1 1973
51 years ago
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Portrait of Aleksandr MedvedkinAleksandr Medvedkin
Aleksandr Medvedkin was
72 in The Train Rolls On
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Mar 08 1900 –
Sun, Feb 19 1989
Portrait of François PérierFrançois Périer
François Périer was
53 in The Train Rolls On
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Nov 10 1919 –
Fri, Jun 28 2002

Crew

Portrait of Chris MarkerChris Marker
Chris Marker was
51 in The Train Rolls On
as 'Director'
Fri, Jul 29 1921 –
Sun, Jul 29 2012