Images of the World and the Inscription of War
Bilder der Welt und Inschrift des Krieges
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harun Farocki
- Screenplay & Story
- Harun Farocki
- Original Title
- Bilder der Welt und Inschrift des Krieges
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Harun Farocki Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harun Farocki
Harun Farocki
Ingo Kratisch
Harun Farocki
Harun Farocki
Department Leadership Roster
Harun Farocki
Director
Harun Farocki
Writer
Harun Farocki
Producer
Harun Farocki
Editor
Ingo Kratisch
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
The principal cast of Images of the World and the Inscription of War includes Ulrike Grote, Harun Farocki.
When was Images of the World and the Inscription of War released and how long is it?
Images of the World and the Inscription of War was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.