Shunters
Originally released in 1984. Shunters is a documentary film. directed by Jürgen Böttcher. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Experienced shunters working at the Dresden-Friedrichstadt goods yard. In all weathers, day and night, they couple and uncouple the wagons. The air is full of sound: hammering, steps crunching on the gravel, whistles and shunting noises.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shunters about?
Experienced shunters working at the Dresden-Friedrichstadt goods yard. In all weathers, day and night, they couple and uncouple the wagons. The air is full of sound: hammering, steps crunching on t...
Who directed Shunters?
Shunters was directed by Jürgen Böttcher.
How long is Shunters?
Shunters has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was Shunters released?
Shunters was released on November 30, 1984 in theaters.