Author: Vera Konshina, Head of Labor Safety and Environmental Services — Yandex Market
Do you use clips from movies and TV shows in your briefings and training? This is a very effective technique that builds rapport with the audience and helps them connect with the material. Cinematic universes offer a wealth of safety-related content. In this article, I will share some interesting examples.
Soviet classics about production and workers (needs no further introduction):
- Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1979)
- The Girls (1962)
- Queen of the Gas Station (1962)
- The Unamenables (1959) — an important film about safety culture development
- Dima Gorin's Career (1961)
On industry development:
- The Founder (2016) USA, Greece — about the world's most famous restaurant chain
- Ford v Ferrari (2019) USA — an inside look at the automotive industry
- Harley and the Davidsons (2016, TV series) USA — about ambitious home workshops and their outcomes
Movies for the evening:
- A Man Called Ove (2015) Sweden — drama, romance, and comedy blend in this wonderful film about a new perspective on life for an elderly stickler for rules and regulations. (Spoiler: the film features important and intense moments regarding railway and driving safety)
- New in Town (2008) USA, Canada — a cozy evening rom-com about a career-driven woman from a warm city conquering a harsh food production facility
- The Light Thief (2010) Kyrgyzstan, France, Germany, Netherlands, Russia — an evening drama about an electrician providing light and advice in a small settlement
- Modern Times (1936) USA — a Charlie Chaplin film to train your eye for risk assessment.
About firefighters and rescuers:
- Only the Brave (2017) USA
- Fire (2020) Russia
- Deepwater Horizon (2016) USA, Hong Kong
- Chernobyl (2019, TV series) USA, UK
Serious topics with humor:
- Our Flag Means Death (2022, TV series) — Episode 1, 3:45 — a short induction briefing on a ship
- Clarkson's Farm (2019, TV series) — a series about the risks faced by novice and professional farmers
And this is just a small selection of movies and series that can be used not only for training but also for general development or simply to boost your mood. Share your favorite safety-themed films in the comments!