The Stars Are Beautiful (1974)
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.
Director: Stan Brakhage
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: November 19, 1974
Cast
- Bearthm Brakhage - Self
- Jane Wodening - Herself
- Stan Brakhage - Narrator (voice)
- Myrrena Brakhage - Herself
Screenplay
Editing: Stan Brakhage
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
home movie footage
More Films by Director: Stan Brakhage
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stars Are Beautiful about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Stars Are Beautiful?
- The Stars Are Beautiful was directed by Stan Brakhage.
- Who stars in The Stars Are Beautiful?
- The Stars Are Beautiful stars Bearthm Brakhage, Jane Wodening, Stan Brakhage, Myrrena Brakhage.
- How long is The Stars Are Beautiful?
- The Stars Are Beautiful has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is The Stars Are Beautiful?
- The Stars Are Beautiful is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Stars Are Beautiful produced?
- The Stars Are Beautiful was produced in United States of America.