The Antiquities of Rome

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 21, 1989

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French, Italian

Countries

France

Production

Capricci Films

Director

Jean-Claude Rousseau

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0256604