The White House
Der Weißes Haus
Synopsis
Lasting over thirteen hours, Claerbout's film shows two men engaged in a discussion against the back-drop of a neoclassical house in southern France. An act of violence is repeated and re-enacted more than seventy times over the course of the film. Dissolving the boundaries between photography and film, Claerbout’s work puts into question the reassuring stillness of photography and the inevitable narrative progress of the cinematic image.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Claerbout
- Original Title
- Der Weißes Haus
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 13h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Claerbout
Department Leadership Roster
David Claerbout
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The White House.
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What is The White House about?
Lasting over thirteen hours, Claerbout's film shows two men engaged in a discussion against the back-drop of a neoclassical house in southern France. An act of violence is repeated and re-enacted more than seventy times over the course of the film. Dissolving the boundaries between photography and film, Claerbout’s work puts into question the reassuring stillness of photography and the inevitable narrative progress of the cinematic image.
Who directed The White House?
The White House was directed by David Claerbout.
Who stars in The White House?
The principal cast of The White House includes Not specified.
When was The White House released and how long is it?
The White House was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 13h 28m.