Mechanical Principles
1930
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The Way Things Go
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0.6/10
Minimal
1987
Not RatedDirector
Peter Fischli, David Weiss
Runtime
30 minutes
Average Rating
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The Way Things Go is a formalist exploration of kinetic art that prioritizes structural aesthetics over human narrative. By focusing on a complex Rube Goldberg machine, the film steers clear of social identity politics. Since the 'characters' are inanimate objects governed by gravity and chemistry, the film lacks demographic representation. It serves as a study of cause and effect rather than a platform for social commentary. The low diversity score reflects the total absence of human subjects rather than the presence of harmful stereotypes or exclusionary themes.
Category Breakdown
Does The Way Things Go have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film is a non-narrative experimental documentary focusing solely on the movement of inanimate objects. There are no human characters or interpersonal relationships shown.
How does The Way Things Go portray gender?
The story structure is completely free of human subjects. The film explores physical mechanics and entropy rather than gender roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Way Things Go?
The work uses found objects and mechanical devices. Since there are no human characters, the film does not include racial or ethnic diversity.
How does The Way Things Go represent religion and culture?
The film adopts a secular, experimental approach without promoting specific religious or cultural values. Its postmodern style emphasizes artistic freedom.
Does The Way Things Go include disability representation?
The film centers on the physics of motion and the lifecycle of objects. It does not depict any human characters or neurodivergent conditions.
Present on Screen
- The film offers a unique, non-narrative perspective that challenges conventional cinematic expectations.
- It provides a captivating study of mechanical entropy and the laws of physics.
Limited or Absent
- The work lacks any human representation, making it irrelevant to discussions of social identity.
- The absence of human characters prevents any engagement with gender, race, or disability narratives.
Official Synopsis
Artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss create the ultimate Rube Goldberg machine. The pair used found objects to construct a complex, interdependent contraption in an empty warehouse. When set in motion, a domino-like chain reaction ripples through the complex of imaginative devices. Fire, water, the laws of gravity, and chemistry determine the life-cycle of the objects. The process reveals a story concerning cause and effect, mechanism and art, and improbability and precision, in an extended science project that will mesmerize the mind.
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