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.
Title | The Stars Are Beautiful |
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Year | 1974 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | |
Cast | Jane Wodening, Stan Brakhage, Myrrena Brakhage |
Crew | Stan Brakhage (Director), Stan Brakhage (Cinematography), Stan Brakhage (Editor), Stan Brakhage (Writer) |
Keyword | home movie footage |
Release | Nov 19, 1974 |
Runtime | 19 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 5.00 / 10 by 22 users |