The Antiquities of Rome (1989)

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.

• Release Date: 1989-11-21
• Runtime: 1h 45min
• Production Company: Capricci Films
• Production Country: France
• Director: Jean-Claude Rousseau