Park Lanes | Barbican [Video]

Spanning a full eight hours, the film mirrors the structure of a working day, meticulously capturing the rhythms of production, the intricacies of craft, and the quiet endurance of labour.

Eschewing commentary and overt contextualization, Park Lanes invites viewers to experience the factory’s environment as it unfolds in real-time. The camera lingers on the workers’ movements, the hum of machinery, and the subtle choreography of collaboration, creating a meditative space to reflect on the artistry and skill inherent in everyday labour.

Rarely screened due to its ambitious duration, Park Lanes is a cinematic celebration of human ingenuity and perseverance, offering a deeply respectful and thought-provoking perspective on work, time, and the unnoticed beauty within industrial spaces.

With thanks to Second Run and Madeleine Molyneaux.