The Nothing Factory
A Fábrica de Nada
Synopsis
One night, a group of workers realises that the administration is stealing machines and raw materials from their own factory. As they organize to survey the equipment and block the relocation of production, they are forced to stand at their posts with no work to do, as a form of retaliation, while negotiations over general lay-offs take place. The pressure leads to a breakdown of the workers along with the world around them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Pinho
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Pinho, Tiago Hespanha, Luísa Homem, Leonor Noivo
- Original Score
- José Smith Vargas
- Original Title
- A Fábrica de Nada
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Production Studios
- Terratreme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Pinho
Pedro Pinho, Tiago Hespanha, Luísa Homem, Leonor Noivo, Jorge Silva Melo
José Smith Vargas
Vasco Viana
Edgar Feldman, Luísa Homem, Cláudia Rita Oliveira
Tiago Hespanha, Luísa Homem, João Matos, Susana Nobre, Leonor Noivo
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Pinho
Director
Jorge Silva Melo
Writer
Pedro Pinho
Screenplay
Tiago Hespanha
Screenplay
Luísa Homem
Screenplay
Leonor Noivo
Screenplay
Tiago Hespanha
Producer
Luísa Homem
Producer
João Matos
Producer
Susana Nobre
Producer
Leonor Noivo
Producer
Pedro Pinho
Producer
Vasco Viana
Director of Photography
Edgar Feldman
Editor
Luísa Homem
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nothing Factory
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What is The Nothing Factory about?
One night, a group of workers realises that the administration is stealing machines and raw materials from their own factory. As they organize to survey the equipment and block the relocation of production, they are forced to stand at their posts with no work to do, as a form of retaliation, while negotiations over general lay-offs take place. The pressure leads to a breakdown of the workers along with the world around them.
Who directed The Nothing Factory?
The Nothing Factory was directed by Pedro Pinho.
Who stars in The Nothing Factory?
The principal cast of The Nothing Factory includes José Smith Vargas, Carla Galvão, Njamy Sebastião, Joaquim Bichana Martins, Danièle Incalcaterra.
When was The Nothing Factory released and how long is it?
The Nothing Factory was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nothing Factory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nothing Factory was composed by José Smith Vargas.