
Where the Trains Used to Go
2003

Representation Score
Limited
2009
Director
Thomas Hellum
Runtime
434 minutes
Average Rating
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Bergensbanen Minute By Minute is an observational documentary focusing on the beauty of the Norwegian landscape. Since the film follows a train journey in real time, it doesn't have the structure needed to explore social issues or personal identities. The narrative emphasizes the movement of the train and the surrounding scenery over the actions of individuals. This focus on transit and geography leads to a lack of representation that considers multiple aspects of identity. Overall, the film serves primarily as a record of the environment rather than a social commentary, leaving many types of human diversity unexplored.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't explore LGBTQ identities or sexual orientations. Its focus on landscapes and travel prevents any discussion of non-straight relationships.
The documentary focuses more on scenery than on people. Although there are interviews, the lack of character development means there's no deep look at gender roles or hierarchies.
The visual content likely reflects the mostly white population of the Norwegian rail route. There's no indication of intentional efforts to include ethnic diversity.
The film documents a part of Norway's infrastructure without engaging in cultural critique. It lacks the kind of ideological debate needed for higher cultural ratings.
There are no characters with disabilities driving the story. The observational style of the film doesn't allow for the inclusion of diverse physical or neurological perspectives.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Bergensbanen is a real time documentary film of the entire journey by rail from Bergen to Oslo in Norway. The journey, lasting almost seven and a half hours, was filmed by cameras on the outside of the train, and is interspersed with interviews, archive footage and music. An alternative cut (the version commonly available on the internet) consists entirely of unbroken phantom ride footage.

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