Deep Dive: Beautiful Things (2019)
Film Lens
Beautiful Things examines the labor behind consumerism in industrial sites worldwide. It focuses on the lives of workers who contribute to the production and transportation of goods, revealing the often-hidden costs of excessive consumption in modern society.
The film critiques the cycle of creation and destruction associated with material possessions. By emphasizing the silent labor behind everyday objects, it questions the true value placed on these items in contemporary life, prompting viewers to reflect on their own consumption patterns.
Why Watch
- •Meet workers behind everyday products.
- •See the impact of consumer culture.
- •Find out about hidden labor costs.
Did You Know
•The film was directed by Giorgio Ferrero in 2019.
•Beautiful Things has a runtime of 95 minutes.
•It features a cast that includes Danilo Tribunal and Vittoria De Ferrari Sapetto.
•The production involved three countries: Italy, the United States, and Switzerland.
Perfect For
Consumer culture criticsLabor rights advocatesIndustrial workers