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Graue Bilder (Grey Images)
Film by Mathis Hauter, 2023
Soundtrack by Anna Butter
"Grey Images" explores the iconoclasm in Zurich during the transition from the Middle Ages to modern times, emphasizing how the destruction of images served as a crucial form of communication for the illiterate masses challenging authority and societal norms. The film delves into the historical and social implications of these acts, reflecting on how these early protests were co-opted by ruling powers, leaving reformers like Zwingli to grapple with entrenched structures, ultimately highlighting the ongoing struggle between reform and revolution.
Film by Mathis Hauter, 2023
Soundtrack by Anna Butter
"Grey Images" explores the iconoclasm in Zurich during the transition from the Middle Ages to modern times, emphasizing how the destruction of images served as a crucial form of communication for the illiterate masses challenging authority and societal norms. The film delves into the historical and social implications of these acts, reflecting on how these early protests were co-opted by ruling powers, leaving reformers like Zwingli to grapple with entrenched structures, ultimately highlighting the ongoing struggle between reform and revolution.