TO THE RHYTHM OF THE MACHINES

Interviews about workers songs

Singing in the spinning mill and songs about the spinning mill were once two very widespread forms of working-class expression. Rich in multiple meanings, from complaints to protests about the working conditions, they are a manifestation of fun and collective amusement.

Credits: Interviste realizzate da Daniele Lavelli, Emanuele Manzoni e Paolo Pioltelli (luglio-ottobre 2015). Regia, riprese e montaggio di Paolo Pioltelli.