The Antiquities of Rome
A structuralist work composed of static, long-duration shots of Roman ruins and architectural details, all filmed on Super 8. The film operates without a traditional narrative or dialogue, relying on fixed compositions to document the interplay of light and shadow across ancient stone. By framing monuments through windows and doorways, Jean-Claude Rousseau explores the relationship between historical space and the act of observation.
Director: Jean-Claude Rousseau
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Nov 21, 1989
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Studios
- Capricci Films
- Director
- Jean-Claude Rousseau