12 minutes of Belgian cows becoming capitalism. Art house or industry shill? You decide.
Cinematography
Dekeukeleire makes tanneries look like abstract expressionist paintings.
Editing
Rhythmic cuts that hypnotize you into caring about leather.
Director
Charles Dekeukeleire
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dekeukeleire was a key figure in Belgian avant-garde cinema, often blending documentary with experimental techniques that influenced later 'city symphony' films.
This was commissioned by the Belgian leather industry, making it one of cinema's earliest examples of avant-garde artists selling out for corporate cash. Respect.
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