The Way Things Go

THE WAY THINGS GO
(DER LAUF DER DINGE)
1987, colour, 30 min, Documentary/Short
Original: without dialogue
Directed by Peter Fischli, David Weiss
Written by Peter Fischli, David Weiss
Cinematography: Pio Corradi
Editing: Rainer M. Trinkler, Mirjam Krakenberger
Sound: Dieter Lengacher, Willi Kluth
Production: T&C Film
World Sales: T&C EDITION

Inside a warehouse, a precarious 70-100 feet long structure has been constructed using various items. When this is set in motion, a chain reaction ensues. Fire, water, law of gravity as well as chemistry determine the life-cycle of objects - of things. It brings about a story concerning cause and effect, mechanism and art, improbability and precision.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094300/