Pictures of the Old World
Jul 10, 1972 · 1h 4m
Director
Dušan HanákOverview
A raw and telling portrait of a people left behind by the modern world, inspired by the work of photographer Martin Martinček - whose pictures of the inhabitants of the Liptov region in central Slovakia, encompassed by the Tatra mountains, distilled entire lifetimes into luminous and intransient images. Dušan Hanák's continuation of these photographs takes the shape of a poetic visual essay, capturing more comprehensive vignettes of their isolated human experiences.
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What is Pictures of the Old World about?
A raw and telling portrait of a people left behind by the modern world, inspired by the work of photographer Martin Martinček - whose pictures of the inhabitants of the Liptov region in central Slovakia, encompassed by the Tatra mountains, distilled entire lifetimes into luminous and intransient images. Dušan Hanák's continuation of these photographs takes the shape of a poetic visual essay…
When was Pictures of the Old World released?
Pictures of the Old World was released on July 10, 1972.
Where can I watch Pictures of the Old World?
Pictures of the Old World is streaming on DocAlliance Films in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on DocAlliance Films. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Pictures of the Old World?
Pictures of the Old World runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).
Who directed Pictures of the Old World?
Pictures of the Old World was directed by Dušan Hanák.
Who is in the cast of Pictures of the Old World?
The cast of Pictures of the Old World includes Ladislav Chudík (Narrator).
Is Pictures of the Old World on Netflix?
No, Pictures of the Old World is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on DocAlliance Films instead.