Mine
A journey into the mines provides a visual representation of a journey into the conscience of Kentridge's invented character, Soho Eckstein, the white South African property owner who exploits the resources of land and black human labour which are under his domain. Throughout the film the imagery shifts between the geological landscape underground inhabited by innumerable black miners and Soho's world of white luxury above ground. When Soho, breakfasting in bed, pushes down the plunger of his cafetière, its movement is transformed into a rapid descent through the tray, through the bed and into the mine-shaft. Here the miners' world of overwhelming misery is depicted in claustrophobic tunnels where they are trapped digging, drilling and sleeping, embedded in rock. Above ground, Soho sits at his desk in his customary pin-stripe suit and punches adding machines and cash registers, creating a flow of gold bars, exhausted miners, blasted landscapes and blocks of uniform housing.
TMDB
5.0/10
1 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- No Language
- mining
Release dates
South AfricaZA
- Theatrical1 Jan 1991
Frequently asked questions
- When was Mine released?
- Mine was released on 1 January 1991.
- Where can I watch Mine online?
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Mine?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Mine is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Mine?
- Mine holds a 5.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed Mine?
- Mine (1991) was directed by William Kentridge.
- How long is Mine?
- Mine runs for 6m.
