Western Deep
(2002) | Released
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4.2
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Budget: $0
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Status: Released
Average Rating: 4
Release Date: Sep 1, 2002
Rating: 2002-09-01
Run Time: 12h 24m
Original Language: English
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Production Countries: United Kingdom
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Synopsis
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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Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Directing | Director |
Steve McQueen
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Sean Bobbitt
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