Gazing at the Catastrophe (2013)
In Gazing at the Catastrophe, Ali Cherri reflects on how suffering has become increasingly integrated into his daily life. Witnessing of atrocities, Cherri argues, seems to be an inevitable condition of modernity. The knowledge of war gained by those who have not experienced it firsthand is informed exclusively by mediated images found on the internet or in the media.
Director: Ali Cherri
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Production: Galerie Imane Farès
Country: France, Lebanon
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gazing at the Catastrophe about?
- In Gazing at the Catastrophe, Ali Cherri reflects on how suffering has become increasingly integrated into his daily life. Witnessing of atrocities, Cherri argues, seems to be an inevitable condition of modernity. The knowledge of war gained by those who have not experienced it firsthand is informed exclusively by mediated images found on the internet or in the media.
- Who directed Gazing at the Catastrophe?
- Gazing at the Catastrophe was directed by Ali Cherri.
- How long is Gazing at the Catastrophe?
- Gazing at the Catastrophe has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- Where was Gazing at the Catastrophe produced?
- Gazing at the Catastrophe was produced in France, Lebanon.