Clothes to Die For

2014 1h 0m EN

Documentary

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'Clothes to Die For' is a documentary about the worst industrial disaster of the 21st century - the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh, in which more than 1100 people died and 2400 were injured. The building housed factories that were making clothes for many western companies. Through a series of compelling interviews and unseen footage, the film gives a voice to those directly affected, and highlights the greed and high level corruption that led to the tragedy. It also provides an insight into how the incredible growth in the garment industry has transformed Bangladesh, in particular the lives of women.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director: Zara Hayes
Languages: Bengali, English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Bengali, English.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Zara Hayes, shot by Patrick Smith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jane Greenwood shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4406226 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Zara Hayes directs. Patrick Smith behind the camera. Jane Greenwood cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in Bengali, English.

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1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 12 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Bengali, English.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Zara Hayes, shot by Patrick Smith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Jane Greenwood shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt4406226 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.