The Antiquities of Rome

The Antiquities of Rome

1989
1h 45m
7.2

7.2/10

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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Capricci Films
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
French Italian

Keywords

Quick Facts

Original Title Les antiquités de Rome
Release Date November 21, 1989
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0256604

Cast

Key Crew

Jean-Claude Rousseau
Director