Images of the World and the Inscription of War

6.71991Documentary

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.

Original titleBilder der Welt und Inschrift des Krieges

Release1991-11-13

Runtime75 min

StatusReleased

CountriesGermany

Original languageDE

SpokenGerman, English

DirectorHarun Farocki

WritersHarun Farocki

ProductionHarun Farocki Filmproduktion

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