The Stars Are Beautiful

The Stars Are Beautiful

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1974-11-19

We move back and forth between scenes of a family at home and thoughts about the stars and creation. Children hold chickens while an adult clips their wings; we see a forest; a narrator talks about stars and light and eternity. A dog joins the hens and the family, while the narrator explains the heavens. We see a bee up close. The narrator suggests metaphors for heavenly bodies. Scenes fade into a black screen or dim purple; close-ups of family life may be blurry. The words about the heavens, such as "The stars are a flock of hummingbirds," contrast with images and sounds of real children.

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The Stars Are Beautiful

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We move back and forth between scenes of a family at home and thoughts about the stars and creation. Children hold chickens while an adult clips their wings; we see a forest; a narrator talks about stars and light and eternity. A dog joins the hens and the family, while the narrator explains the heavens. We see a bee up close. The narrator suggests metaphors for heavenly bodies. Scenes fade into a black screen or dim purple; close-ups of family life may be blurry. The words about the heavens, such as "The stars are a flock of hummingbirds," contrast with images and sounds of real children.

Released

1974-11-19

Runtime

19

Director

Stan Brakhage

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

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    Bearthm Brakhage

    Bearthm Brakhage
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    Jane Wodening

    Jane Wodening
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    Stan Brakhage

    Stan Brakhage
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    Myrrena Brakhage

    Myrrena Brakhage