Rome, as Far Away as the Moon (1991)

Movie scenes, montages of images and text, as well as conversations between Alexander Kluge, playwright Heiner Müller and classicist Wilfried Stroh provide a multifaceted insight in the far-away world of Ancient Rome. The conversation with Müller revolves around Tacitus' representation of the Roman Empire around 112 AD. First, Müller reads passages from the historicist's annals that describe Tiberius' tragic death (37 AD). Kluge and Müller discuss the text's aesthetic qualities. Müller is interested in Tacitus for the aesthetic pleasures rather than out of historical curiosity. He describes Tacitus' style as "transition from chronicle to literature," which manifests in his "elliptical," sometimes laconic narration.

Director: Alexander Kluge
Runtime: 45 min
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Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rome, as Far Away as the Moon about?
Movie scenes, montages of images and text, as well as conversations between Alexander Kluge, playwright Heiner Müller and classicist Wilfried Stroh provide a multifaceted insight in the far-away world of Ancient Rome. The conversation with Müller revolves around Tacitus' representation of the Roman Empire around 112 AD. First, Müller reads passages from the historicist's annals that describe Tiberius' tragic death (37 AD). Kluge and Müller discuss the text's aesthetic qualities. Müller is interested in Tacitus for the aesthetic pleasures rather than out of historical curiosity. He describes Tacitus' style as "transition from chronicle to literature," which manifests in his "elliptical," sometimes laconic narration.
Who directed Rome, as Far Away as the Moon?
Rome, as Far Away as the Moon was directed by Alexander Kluge.
Who stars in Rome, as Far Away as the Moon?
Rome, as Far Away as the Moon stars Heiner Müller.
How long is Rome, as Far Away as the Moon?
Rome, as Far Away as the Moon has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).