The Antiquities of Rome

The Antiquities of Rome

1989·1h 45m
7.6/ 10 (5 votes)
Documentary

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.

Director

Jean-Claude Rousseau

Details

Language

fr

Status

Released