
Stilleben (1997)
5 votes
According to Harun Farocki, today's photographers working in advertising are, in a way, continuing the tradition of 17th century Flemish painters in that they depict objects from everyday life - the "still life". The filmmaker illustrates this intriguing hypothesis with three documentary sequences which show the photographers at work creating a contemporary "still life": a cheese-board, beer glasses and an expensive watch.
Lire le dossier sur Stilleben →Movie DNA
Titres similaires
Plus de Documentaire →
Moment
Moment
Moment
Moment
Moment
Moment
Moment
Moment
Moment
Moment
Moment
MomentFrequently asked questions about Stilleben
What is Stilleben about?
According to Harun Farocki, today's photographers working in advertising are, in a way, continuing the tradition of 17th century Flemish painters in that they depict objects from everyday life - the "still life". The filmmaker illustrates this intriguing hypothesis with three documentary sequences which show the photographers at work creating a contemporary "still life": a cheese-board, beer glasses and an expensive watch.
How long is Stilleben?
Stilleben has a runtime of 58 minutes.