Natural History
In 54 static shots, Benning provides a picture of the Natural History Museum in Vienna. With the exception of the first three shots, he chooses areas that are normally closed to the public: offices, store rooms and empty corridors. A characteristically meditative Benning, even though this time he chooses to stay indoors.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | United States of America, Austria |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | James Benning |
| Runtime | 77 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.4/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs its contemplative pace through prolonged static shots, relying on minimalism and an acute attention to detail. It explores the boundary between public and private within an institution of knowledge, transforming backstage areas into objects of meditation.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of the museum as a living archive, where time is measured in dust and careful preservation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: James Benning
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In absolute quiet, with full attention, to absorb the weight of silent history.
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