Synopsis: Farocki's film is a commentary on modern life. By comparing the still life paintings of the Dutch masters with the still lives of today, photographs of products for advertisements, the director makes valid points about art, reality, and consumer culture.... Farocki's film is a commentary on modern life. By comparing the still life paintings of the Dutch masters with the still lives of today, photographs of products for advertisements, the director makes valid points about art, reality, and consumer culture. [More]