Images of the World and the Inscription of War
Images of the World and the Inscription of War is one of the most talked-about Documentary movies released in 1991, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
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.
