The Antiquities of Rome

Name: The Antiquities of Rome
Released: 1989-11-21
Rating: 7.6

7.6/10 (5)

·1989· 105 min

Director: Jean-Claude Rousseau

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.

In brief

The Antiquities of Rome (1989) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.6/10 from 5 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 45min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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The Antiquities of Rome runs 105 minutes (1h 45min).

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The Antiquities of Rome has an average rating of 7.6/10 based on 5 viewer votes on TMDB.

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The Antiquities of Rome was released in 1989.