From the Pole to the Equator (1987)

From the Pole to the Equator (1987) poster

The title Dal polo all'equatore was first used by the pioneering documentary maker, Luca Comerio, for a compilation film of 1925; it was used again by Yervant Gianikian and Angela Ricci Lucchi for their film of 1985. Much of the original has been re-worked: the 'found footage' has been re-shot, slowed down, tinted, and re-edited with a sound track of minimalist composition. As a result, the exotica of colonial travel and sport take on new and sinister meanings. The acts of violence, especially those of hunting, recur in patterns that suggest visually that war is a logical development. A close examination of the work, starting with the opening sequence of a railway journey, explores the centrality of questions of memory and history to this remarkable and influential film.

Director: Yervant Gianikian, Angela Ricci Lucchi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Music: Keith Ullrich, Charles Anderson
Cinematography: Luca Comerio
Editing: Yervant Gianikian, D. A. Pennebaker
Production: Gianikian-Ricci Lucchi, ZDF
Country: Germany, Italy
Language: No Language
Original Language: it

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is From the Pole to the Equator about?
The title Dal polo all'equatore was first used by the pioneering documentary maker, Luca Comerio, for a compilation film of 1925; it was used again by Yervant Gianikian and Angela Ricci Lucchi for their film of 1985. Much of the original has been re-worked: the 'found footage' has been re-shot, slowed down, tinted, and re-edited with a sound track of minimalist composition. As a result, the exotica of colonial travel and sport take on new and sinister meanings. The acts of violence, especially those of hunting, recur in patterns that suggest visually that war is a logical development. A close examination of the work, starting with the opening sequence of a railway journey, explores the centrality of questions of memory and history to this remarkable and influential film.
Who directed From the Pole to the Equator?
From the Pole to the Equator was directed by Yervant Gianikian, Angela Ricci Lucchi.
Who stars in From the Pole to the Equator?
From the Pole to the Equator stars Raimondo Franchetti.
How long is From the Pole to the Equator?
From the Pole to the Equator has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is From the Pole to the Equator?
From the Pole to the Equator is a Documentary film.
Where was From the Pole to the Equator produced?
From the Pole to the Equator was produced in Germany, Italy.