Images of the World and the Inscription of War

Images of the World and the Inscription of War 1991 Directed by Harun Farocki Bilder der Welt und Inschrift des Krieges

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.

Country Germany

Production Country Germany

Language German

Spoken Languages English , German

Gneres Documentary , War

Production Company Harun Farocki Filmproduktion

Release Date 13 November 1991

75 mins