Western Deep

Western Deep

2002
24m
4.2

4.2/10

6 votes • View on IMDb
Documentary
Overview

An exploration of the sensory experience of the TauTona gold mine in South Africa, showing migrant labourers working in dark, claustrophobic environments and the ear-splitting noise of drilling. The TauTona mine in South Africa, known as 'Western Deep' is the world's deepest gold mine. Employing more than 5,000 people, it operates twenty-four hours day. The film begins in complete darkness as the miners descend three-and-a-half kilometres underground. McQueen documents an intense work regime where the temperature can reach over ninety degrees celsius. Accompanied by jarring sounds created by the mechanical equipment, Western Deep is a hellish representation of labour that makes the silent resolve of the miners all the more powerful.

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Language: EN

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Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Release Date September 1, 2002
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt3323988

Cast

Key Crew

Steve McQueen
Director

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