Images of the World and the Inscription of War

Images of the World and the Inscription of War

6.5/101h 15m1991
Images of the World and the Inscription of War

Overview

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.

Genres

DocumentaryWar

Production Companies

Harun Farocki Filmproduktion

Additional Information

Original Title:Bilder der Welt und Inschrift des Krieges
Original Language:German
Status:Released

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