Images of the World and the Inscription of War (1991)
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.
Director: Harun Farocki
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: November 13, 1991
Cast
- Ulrike Grote - Narrator (voice)
- Harun Farocki - Self (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ingo Kratisch
Editing: Harun Farocki
Production: Harun Farocki Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Images of the World and the Inscription of War about?
- 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.
- Who directed Images of the World and the Inscription of War?
- Images of the World and the Inscription of War was directed by Harun Farocki.
- Who stars in Images of the World and the Inscription of War?
- Images of the World and the Inscription of War stars Ulrike Grote, Harun Farocki.
- How long is Images of the World and the Inscription of War?
- Images of the World and the Inscription of War has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Images of the World and the Inscription of War?
- Images of the World and the Inscription of War is a Documentary film.
- Where was Images of the World and the Inscription of War produced?
- Images of the World and the Inscription of War was produced in Germany.