Images of the World and the Inscription of War
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Images of the World and the Inscription of War
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 13, 1991
Runtime
1h 15m
Genres
Documentary, War
User Score
65%
Original Title
Bilder der Welt und Inschrift des Krieges
Production Companies
Harun Farocki Filmproduktion
Director
Harun Farocki
Description
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.
