Destiny of a Factory
Director Victoria Catherine Chan
Countries Italy
Duration 50 min
Synopsis
A former industrial complex stands on the brink of conversion into a technology park. Meanwhile, the remaining workers still strive inside the old plant. Destiny of a Factory observes a post-industrial realm while portraying the daily life of the working class. It’s a tableau depicting memoirs, archive materials, and visions of the future in virtual 3D. Here, the next generation is shaped with optimism and the fate of the last workers is yet unknown. Victoria Catherine Chan’s film raises questions about the value of work in today’s society and the consequences of what is yet to come.
A former industrial complex stands on the brink of conversion into a technology park. Meanwhile, the remaining workers still strive inside the old plant. Destiny of a Factory observes a post-industrial realm while portraying the daily life of the working class. It’s a tableau depicting memoirs, archive materials, and visions of the future in virtual 3D. Here, the next generation is shaped with optimism and the fate of the last workers is yet unknown. Victoria Catherine Chan’s film raises questions about the value of work in today’s society and the consequences of what is yet to come.