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1983285 min0documentary

6.4/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Technology Policy

Heaven and Earth

1983285 min0documentary

6.4/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

In rural Austria, Michael Pilz's essay film documents village life from 1979 to 1982, showing how modern technology disrupts traditional ties.

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In rural Austria, Michael Pilz's essay film documents village life from 1979 to 1982, showing how modern technology disrupts traditional ties.

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In rural Austria, Michael Pilz captures village life between 1979 and 1982 in his 285-minute essay film, 'Himmel und Erde' (Heaven and Earth). The documentary presents a series of vignettes that illustrate how technology disrupts economic and social ties within these communities. Through recycled footage and thematic variations, Pilz reflects on the finite existence of individuals against the backdrop of modernity's impact on traditional lifestyles. The film prompts consideration of the balance between progress and preservation.

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