Images of the World and the Inscription of War (1991)

11/13/1991 (DE) • 1h 15m

Documentary, War

Overview

Farocki’s intriguing and troubling film explores the processes of visual perception and how they affect our understanding of history and society. In a work reminiscent of the writings of Paul Virilio and Michel Foucault, Farocki examines a range of phenomena including aerial reconnaissance photos of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Top Billed Cast

Ulrike Grote

Narrator (voice)

Harun Farocki

Self (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

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