The Antiquities of Rome

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.

Country:

FR

Genre:

Documentary

Released:

1989-11-21

Languages:

French, Italian

Companies:

Capricci Films