Eye / Machine I
Auge / Maschine I
Synopsis
The work centers on the images of the Gulf War which caused worldwide sensation in 1991. In the shots taken from projectiles homing in on their targets, bomb and reporter were identical, according to a theory put forward by the philosopher Klaus Theweleit. At the same time it was impossible to distinguish between the photographed and the (computer) simulated images. The loss of the 'genuine picture' means the eye no longer has a role as historical witness. It has been said that what was brought into play in the Gulf War was not new weaponry but rather a new policy on images. In this way the basis for electronic warfare was created...
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harun Farocki
- Screenplay & Story
- Harun Farocki
- Original Title
- Auge / Maschine I
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harun Farocki
Harun Farocki
Department Leadership Roster
Harun Farocki
Director
Harun Farocki
Screenplay
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What is Eye / Machine I about?
The work centers on the images of the Gulf War which caused worldwide sensation in 1991. In the shots taken from projectiles homing in on their targets, bomb and reporter were identical, according to a theory put forward by the philosopher Klaus Theweleit. At the same time it was impossible to distinguish between the photographed and the (computer) simulated images. The loss of the 'genuine picture' means the eye no longer has a role as historical witness. It has been said that what was brought into play in the Gulf War was not new weaponry but rather a new policy on images. In this way the basis for electronic warfare was created...
Who directed Eye / Machine I?
Eye / Machine I was directed by Harun Farocki.
Who stars in Eye / Machine I?
The principal cast of Eye / Machine I includes Not specified.
When was Eye / Machine I released and how long is it?
Eye / Machine I was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 25m.