Images of the World and the Inscription of War (1991)

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Released:
1991-11-13

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.

Director:
Harun Farocki

Runtime:
1h 15min

Genre:
Documentary, War

  • Cast:
  • Ulrike Grote
    as
    Narrator (voice)
  • Harun Farocki
    as
    Self (uncredited)