Plot Summary:A group of plate-layers are packing the stone-bed under the rail with their pickaxes. They swing their picks in a coordinated, rhythmic way, thereby creating a sequence of rings, when they hit the stones or the rail, which sounds almost as music. When a train passes by, they stand silent beside the rail for a while, and then start the rhythmic beats again.
The section gang is working. They are working together, they are working in rythm of their pickaxe clashes. Like cogwheels of a machine they never make a mistake. After the hard work they are enjoying the fruit of their work together. A short but very extraordinary movie etude. Highly recommended!