Synopsis
Seven entirely static shots make up James Benning's quiet reflection on existence in the Ruhr Valley.
Movie Information
- Director
- James Benning
- Writers
- James Benning
- Release Year
- 2009
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Language
- EN
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (12 votes)
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