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Misère au Borinage

Year1933
Running time34 min
Directed byHenri Storck, Joris Ivens
Made inBelgium
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Misère au Borinage, also known as Borinage, is a Belgian documentary directed by Henri Storck and Joris Ivens. Released in 1933, it is a 34-minute silent film about the conditions of workers, especially coal miners, in the Borinage region of Hainaut Province. Made during the Great Depression, the film takes a socialist perspective on poverty and workers’ lives. Its focus on labor and political ideas places it within both documentary and political cinema. The film is also associated with the year 1934 in its summary, while the listed release year is 1933. For viewers exploring Belgian documentary history, films about mining communities, or silent political cinema, it offers a compact account centered on one region and its workers. The directors are Henri Storck and Joris Ivens.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers interested in Belgian cinema, coal-mining communities, or documentary films with a socialist perspective. Its 34-minute runtime may also fit a short classroom viewing.

What is good

  • 34-minute runtime
  • Focuses on workers and coal miners
  • Set in Belgium’s Borinage region
  • Directed by Henri Storck and Joris Ivens

What to know first

  • Silent film
  • Summary also identifies it as a 1934 film

Verdict

Misère au Borinage is a short, silent documentary centered on poverty and working conditions in a Belgian mining region. Its labor focus and socialist perspective make it relevant to viewers studying political cinema and workers’ lives.

Details

Year
1933wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
34 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Henri Storck, Joris Ivenswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Belgiumwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0023828wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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