An Image (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, An Image is a documentary film directed by Harun Farocki, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. "Four days spent in a studio working on a centerfold photo for Playboy magazine provided the subject matter for my film. The magazine itself deals with culture, cars, a certain lifestyle. Maybe all those trappings are only there to cover up the naked woman. Maybe it’s like with a paper-doll. The naked woman in the middle is a sun around which a system revolves: of culture, of business, of living!" (Harun Farocki, Zelluloid, no. 27, Fall 1988)
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, An Image has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Image page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Image tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Image (1983)?
- In CA, An Image is available to rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Image worth watching?
- An Image holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was An Image released?
- An Image was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.