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Shunters

November 30, 1984 0h 21m 7.0/10 (8 votes)

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

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Release Date November 30, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 0h 21m 21 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (8 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

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.