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201365 min0documentary

5.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Barbaric Land

201365 min0documentary

5.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Mussolini's 1930s invasion of Ethiopia is depicted through found footage and modern commentary, revealing the violence of colonialism's impact on society.

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Angela Ricci Lucchi,

Yervant Gianikian

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Mussolini's 1930s invasion of Ethiopia is depicted through found footage and modern commentary, revealing the violence of colonialism's impact on society.

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Angela Ricci Lucchidirector

Yervant Gianikian

Yervant Gianikiandirector

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Mussolini's invasion of Ethiopia in the 1930s forms the backdrop of "Barbaric Land." Directed by Yervant Gianikian and Angela Ricci Lucchi, this 2013 documentary uses found footage to depict the violence and consequences of colonialism. Archival film clips are paired with contemporary reflections. The narrative addresses the experiences of Ethiopian people during wartime. Gianikian and Lucchi's approach combines historical documentation with artistic elements, presenting a critical view of imperialism and its effects on society.

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