Eye / Machine II
Auge / Maschine II
Synopsis
In Eye/Machine II, Farocki has brought together visual material from both military and civilian sectors, showing machines operating intelligently and what it is they see when working on the basis of image processing programs. The traditional man-machine distinction becomes reduced to "eye/machine"" where cameras are implanted into the machines as eyes. As a result of the Gulf War, the technology of warfare came to provide an innovative impulse, which boosted the development of civilian production. Farocki shows us computer simulated images looking like something out of science-fiction films: rockets steer towards islands set in a shining sea; apartment blocks are blown up; fighter aircraft fire at one another with rockets and defend themselves with virtual flares.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harun Farocki
- Screenplay & Story
- Harun Farocki
- Original Title
- Auge / Maschine II
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harun Farocki
Harun Farocki
Department Leadership Roster
Harun Farocki
Director
Harun Farocki
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eye / Machine II
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What is Eye / Machine II about?
In Eye/Machine II, Farocki has brought together visual material from both military and civilian sectors, showing machines operating intelligently and what it is they see when working on the basis of image processing programs. The traditional man-machine distinction becomes reduced to "eye/machine"" where cameras are implanted into the machines as eyes. As a result of the Gulf War, the technology of warfare came to provide an innovative impulse, which boosted the development of civilian production. Farocki shows us computer simulated images looking like something out of science-fiction films: rockets steer towards islands set in a shining sea; apartment blocks are blown up; fighter aircraft fire at one another with rockets and defend themselves with virtual flares.
Who directed Eye / Machine II?
Eye / Machine II was directed by Harun Farocki.
Who stars in Eye / Machine II?
The principal cast of Eye / Machine II includes Not specified.
When was Eye / Machine II released and how long is it?
Eye / Machine II was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 15m.