Luxembourg

15'46'', 2022

DIRECTED BY

PRODUCED BY

SCRIPTWRITER

Ken Rischard

CINEMATOGRAPHER

Simone Hart

EDITED BY

Rupert Eduard Höller

The steel industry once put Luxembourg's economy on its feet. After the industry died out, what remained of it was deserted, colossal buildings and lives scarred by unsafe working conditions. However, for many, these hazardous jobs still represented a daily beacon of hope and financial security. This monumental film stands in the memory of the labor that went on behind four factory walls, documenting in “memento mori” fashion the vanishing world of industrial workers.

Ken Rischard, a filmmaker born and raised in the steel heartland of southern Luxembourg, draws on a personal connection to the industry and its people to inform his storytelling. While pursuing his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, he found his way to filmmaking, immersing himself in this expressive medium. His portfolio now spans art installations and documentaries, reflecting his commitment to diverse, impactful narratives that blend artistic vision with cultural insight.