Still Life
Originally released in 1997. Still Life is a documentary film. directed by Harun Farocki. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Still Life 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 - th...
Who directed Still Life?
Still Life was directed by Harun Farocki.
How long is Still Life?
Still Life has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Still Life released?
Still Life was released on May 23, 1997 in theaters.