"Comparison via a third party" is a film by Harun Farocki that explores the concept of work using the example of brick manufacturing. The film showcases working procedures in different societies, ranging from traditional to newly industrializing and highly industrialized. It features footage of a woman worker in India, along with scenes of brick production in Mumbai, Nimbut, and Pune. The film also contrasts these processes with images of industrialized Europe, creating a juxtaposition between different methods of work. Through various constellations, the film connects and relates the subsequent work steps in these different locations and societies, highlighting the evolving nature of labor.

8.3 x 5.9 inches
21 x 15 centimeters