City of Cranes

Synopsis

On a journey high up, we view the world through the eyes of crane drivers. What is the psychological impact on these people, removed from the world they are building? A mesmerizing insight into a world unnoticed by most, yet fundamental to us. A visual and poetic celebration of life, the film captures the human spirit in extreme conditions.

Director Biography

Originally from Germany, Eva Weber is a London-based filmmaker working in both documentary and fiction. Her films have screened at numerous international film festivals, amongst others, at Sundance, Edinburgh, SXSW, Los Angeles, Telluride and Thessaloniki. Her work has also been shown at art galleries and museums, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York.