Turksib

"Turksib" (1929) is a bold and exhilarating documentary account of the building of the Turkestan-Siberian railway, presented as a heroic triumph of Soviet progress over natural adversity. The film contrasts the open desert and sand with the order of rails and the movement of machines, showcasing the Turkic people's traditional methods of transportation alongside the construction of modern infrastructure. Characterized by dramatic scenes of train travel along tracks laid in the sand, the film highlights the importance of water for Turkestan and its role in the development of Semirechye.