Ekphrasis (2019)
Extending the artist’s research into the complex genealogy of South Tyrol, a province that’s home to Italy’s German-speaking population, Riccardo Giacconi’s film offers a minute, zoomed-in examination of historical photographs, uncovering the markers of an insidious ideological undercurrent—sometimes oblique, sometimes overt—sustained through neo-fascist symbolism, rituals, and terrorist activity into the present.
Director: Riccardo Giacconi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: September 19, 2019
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ekphrasis about?
- Extending the artist’s research into the complex genealogy of South Tyrol, a province that’s home to Italy’s German-speaking population, Riccardo Giacconi’s film offers a minute, zoomed-in examination of historical photographs, uncovering the markers of an insidious ideological undercurrent—sometimes oblique, sometimes overt—sustained through neo-fascist symbolism, rituals, and terrorist activity into the present.
- Who directed Ekphrasis?
- Ekphrasis was directed by Riccardo Giacconi.
- How long is Ekphrasis?
- Ekphrasis has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Ekphrasis?
- Ekphrasis is a Documentary film.