Movie Description
The Stars Are Beautiful
(1974)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Stan Brakhage
- Writer : Stan Brakhage
- Editor : Stan Brakhage
- Cast : Bearthm Brakhage,Jane Wodening,Stan Brakhage,Myrrena Brakhage
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleThe Stars Are Beautiful
Status Released
Release Information
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1974-11-19
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 19m
Genres
- Documentary































