Western Deep
Three-and-a-half kilometers underground, over 5,000 migrant laborers endure extreme heat and intense work conditions in the world's deepest gold mine.
Synopsis
Three-and-a-half kilometers underground, over 5,000 migrant laborers endure extreme heat and intense work conditions in the world's deepest gold mine.
Synopsis
Miners descend into the TauTona gold mine in South Africa, the deepest gold mine in the world. They travel three-and-a-half kilometers underground, where temperatures exceed ninety degrees Celsius. Over 5,000 migrant laborers work in extreme conditions, surrounded by the sounds of drilling and machinery. Director Steve McQueen captures the daily struggles of these workers as they navigate their claustrophobic environment and endure an intense work regime. The film presents a stark view of life in one of the most challenging workplaces on Earth.
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