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Nachtschicht

Matthias Bürcher
1994 Switzerland 18 minutes no words
DR

For twenty four years, Joseph Erpen has been night watchman in a chemical factory in Valais : the fascinating setting of a huge and silent vessel, the language of lights, routine gestures, waiting…

Production :
ECAL-DAVI Ecole d'art cantonale de Lausanne
Editing :
Matthias Bürcher
Sound :
Bastien Moeckli
Photography :
Ueli Nüesch

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