Operation Concrete 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 minutes
- Director
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Network
- Actua-Film
What is Operation Concrete?
Operation Concrete is a 1958 French documentary short directed by Jean‑Luc Godard. Running 17 minutes, it was filmed while Godard worked as a construction laborer on a Swiss dam project, capturing the building process.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 2, 1958
- Studios
- Actua-Film
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10
- Episode runtime
- ~17 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Actua-Film
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Operation Concrete is a 1958 French documentary short directed by Jean‑Luc Godard. Running 17 minutes, it was filmed while Godard worked as a construction laborer on a Swiss dam project, capturing the building process.
As an early work, the film offers insight into Godard’s hands‑on filmmaking before his New Wave period. Its tone is observational and its pacing steady, presenting industrial activity without dramatization, making it a concise study of mid‑century construction and early documentary practice.
Should you watch it?
“A young Godard films the construction of a Swiss dam while working as a laborer.”
- Shows Godard's hands‑on approach before his famous fiction work.
- Provides a rare visual record of 1950s dam construction in Switzerland.
- Compact 17‑minute runtime makes it an accessible glimpse into early documentary style.
- Its brief, observational style may feel limited for viewers seeking narrative drama.
Watch it if you’re curious about Jean‑Luc Godard’s pre‑New Wave experiments and industrial filmmaking.
The film maintains a sober, observational tone with steady pacing, suitable for documentary enthusiasts and film history students.
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Where can I stream Operation Concrete?
The TMDB entry lists the film but does not specify streaming platforms; you may need to check film archives or specialty distributors.
Is Operation Concrete worth watching?
Yes, especially for viewers interested in Godard’s formative years and a straightforward look at 1950s industrial documentary.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 17 minutes.
Do I need prior knowledge of Godard’s career to enjoy it?
No, the film stands on its own, though familiarity with his later work adds contextual depth.
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