Journey into the Mine
映象之旅：礦之旅
Synopsis
“Journey into the Mine” (礦之旅) is a 1981 documentary directed by Chang Chao-Tang (張照堂). Part of the “Journey Through Images” series (映象之旅), it documents the Ruìsān Coal Mine (瑞三煤礦) in Houtong, Ruifang (瑞芳侯硐). Using a portable ENG camera, the crew descended 600 meters underground to record miners working amid heat, coal dust, and gas hazards. Rejecting elite-centered television perspectives, the film foregrounds the resilience of working-class laborers. Its essayistic voice-over is paired with ECM jazz and blues, creating a distinctive tone. In 1982, it won the Golden Bell Award (金鐘獎) for Best Educational and Cultural Program. A rebroadcast added footage of the Neihu Futian Coal Mine disaster (內湖福田煤礦災變), producing a stark dialogue between policy narrative and industrial tragedy. Its footage was later used in Hou Hsiao-hsien’s 1986 film Dust in the Wind”(戀戀風塵).
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Chao-Tang
- Original Score
- Keith Jarrett, John Fahey
- Original Title
- 映象之旅：礦之旅
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Chao-Tang
Keith Jarrett, John Fahey
Chang Chao-Tang
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Chao-Tang
Director
Chang Chao-Tang
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Journey into the Mine.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Journey into the Mine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Journey into the Mine about?
“Journey into the Mine” (礦之旅) is a 1981 documentary directed by Chang Chao-Tang (張照堂). Part of the “Journey Through Images” series (映象之旅), it documents the Ruìsān Coal Mine (瑞三煤礦) in Houtong, Ruifang (瑞芳侯硐). Using a portable ENG camera, the crew descended 600 meters underground to record miners working amid heat, coal dust, and gas hazards. Rejecting elite-centered television perspectives, the film foregrounds the resilience of working-class laborers. Its essayistic voice-over is paired with ECM jazz and blues, creating a distinctive tone. In 1982, it won the Golden Bell Award (金鐘獎) for Best Educational and Cultural Program. A rebroadcast added footage of the Neihu Futian Coal Mine disaster (內湖福田煤礦災變), producing a stark dialogue between policy narrative and industrial tragedy. Its footage was later used in Hou Hsiao-hsien’s 1986 film Dust in the Wind”(戀戀風塵).
Who directed Journey into the Mine?
Journey into the Mine was directed by Chang Chao-Tang.
Who stars in Journey into the Mine?
The principal cast of Journey into the Mine includes Not specified.
When was Journey into the Mine released and how long is it?
Journey into the Mine was released in 1981 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Journey into the Mine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Journey into the Mine was composed by Keith Jarrett, John Fahey.