The Antiquities of Rome
1989•1h 45m•7.6•Released
Documentary
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
Languages
French, Italian
Studio
Capricci Films
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