Prisoners of War
Prigionieri della guerra
Synopsis
This haunting film comprises of footage shot during WWI from opposite sides of the conflict: Czarist Russia and the Austro-Hungarian empire. The filmmakers tinted the material with sensual colors from sepia to red, blue, and purple and slowed the footage to analyze the material. The total absence of commentary renders the material eloquent and disturbing. - MoMA
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angela Ricci Lucchi, Yervant Gianikian
- Original Title
- Prigionieri della guerra
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angela Ricci Lucchi, Yervant Gianikian
Department Leadership Roster
Angela Ricci Lucchi
Director
Yervant Gianikian
Director
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What is Prisoners of War about?
This haunting film comprises of footage shot during WWI from opposite sides of the conflict: Czarist Russia and the Austro-Hungarian empire. The filmmakers tinted the material with sensual colors from sepia to red, blue, and purple and slowed the footage to analyze the material. The total absence of commentary renders the material eloquent and disturbing. - MoMA
Who directed Prisoners of War?
Prisoners of War was directed by Angela Ricci Lucchi, Yervant Gianikian.
Who stars in Prisoners of War?
The principal cast of Prisoners of War includes Not specified.
When was Prisoners of War released and how long is it?
Prisoners of War was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.