This documentary film explores the revival of manual work through the passion of motorcycle enthusiasts who have found their way to a happy life. Shot in 16mm in California, Utah, Indonesia, Spain, Scotland and France, we have spent time with mechanics and custom shop founders trying to understand the difference between manual work and intellectual work. The unique satisfaction that result from doing something tangible, the sense of time, the relation between the form and the function, the joy of riding in a beautiful landscape and the community and friendship that motorcycle creates.
Cinematography
16mm film makes grease look like liquid gold
Direction
Patient observation, never preachy despite the title
Sound
Engine roars and workshop ambience ASMR
Director
Clément Beauvais
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Clément Beauvais is primarily a commercial photographer; this remains his only feature documentary.
Released at peak 'maker movement' hype, it accidentally predicted the post-pandemic craft revival and 'quiet quitting' conversations.
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