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202120 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Train Again

202120 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Twenty minutes of curated film clips celebrate the role of trains in cinema while paying tribute to experimental filmmaker Kurt Kren.

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Peter Tscherkassky

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Twenty minutes of curated film clips celebrate the role of trains in cinema while paying tribute to experimental filmmaker Kurt Kren.

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Peter Tscherkasskydirector

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Peter Tscherkassky’s 2021 film, Train Again, pays tribute to Kurt Kren and his impact on experimental cinema. The 20-minute documentary features a collection of film clips that highlight trains in cinema. Tscherkassky draws from decades of railway imagery to create a sensory experience. The film reflects on the artistry of capturing movement and travel through the lens of cinema.

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