View from the Acropolis movie poster

View from the Acropolis

April 27, 2012 0h 15m

Originally released in 2012. View from the Acropolis is a documentary film. directed by Lonnie van Brummelen. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Griffith once noticed: "What the modern movie lacks is the beauty of moving wind in the trees." As third part of the series of filmworks Monument to Another Man’s Fatherland, View from the Acropolis explores the site where the Pergamon Altar was taken from in the late 19th century. Today a Berlin highlight, the altar was originally built around 200 BC in Anatolia (present day Turkey). In the landscape, different cultures, present and past are interwoven, connected by their presence, the wind and the changing light.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date April 27, 2012 13 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 0h 15m 15 minutes total
🌍
Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is View from the Acropolis about?

Griffith once noticed: "What the modern movie lacks is the beauty of moving wind in the trees." As third part of the series of filmworks Monument to Another Man’s Fatherland, View from the Acropo...

Who directed View from the Acropolis?

View from the Acropolis was directed by Lonnie van Brummelen.

How long is View from the Acropolis?

View from the Acropolis has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).

When was View from the Acropolis released?

View from the Acropolis was released on April 27, 2012 in theaters.