'Logistics '(2012): The Longest Film Ever at Over 35 Days Breaks Record
Logistics holds the record for the longest film ever made, with a staggering runtime of 35 days and 17 hours.
This Swedish experimental film was directed by Erika Magnusson and Daniel Andersson and is a unique exploration of the journey of a pedometer from its manufacturing in China to its sale in Sweden. The film meticulously documents this entire process in real-time, offering viewers an immersive experience into the logistics and transportation involved in global supply chains.
Before Logistics, the record for the longest film was held by The Cure for Insomnia (1987), which ran for 87 hours. However, in 2012, Logistics surpassed this mark, setting a new standard for experimental cinema. The full version of Logistics is an extraordinary feat of filmmaking, emphasizing patience and endurance, as viewers are invited to watch the entire journey unfold over more than a month.
An edited version lasting 72 minutes is available on YouTube, providing a condensed experience of this monumental project. The film challenges traditional notions of cinema by emphasizing duration and process over narrative structure, making it a groundbreaking work in experimental film history.
