The Antiquities of Rome
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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.
| Released | Nov 21, 1989 |
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| Runtime | 1h 45min |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Actor | N/A |
| Director | Jean-Claude Rousseau |
| Production | Capricci Films |