Images of the World and the Inscription of War (Bilder der Welt und Inschrift des Krieges) 35 years old

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.

Credits

Images of the World and the Inscription of War Cast

Name Character
Ulrike Grote She was 25, now 61 years old as Narrator (voice)

Images of the World and the Inscription of War Crew

Name Department
Harun Farocki as Director. He was 45 (70) years old when He died Directing
Harun Farocki as Editor. He was 45 (70) years old when He died Editing
Harun Farocki as Writer. He was 45 (70) years old when He died Writing
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Images of the World and the Inscription of War (35 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, February 21, 1989
  • Runtime: 75 minutes