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202179 minGdocumentary

Technology Innovation

Clay & Bone

202179 minGdocumentary

Archival footage captures the construction of London's Crossrail project, detailing the technological advancements and challenges encountered underground.

Technology Innovation

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Archival footage captures the construction of London's Crossrail project, detailing the technological advancements and challenges encountered underground.

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Brian McClavedirector

Will Self

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Will Self

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Construction workers in London built Crossrail, a new railway system, using advanced technology and methods. Clay & Bone uses footage from the film archive created during this project. The 2021 documentary runs for 79 minutes and combines historical and technological elements. It presents the challenges and processes of building under London, featuring various scenes from the construction site.

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