The Stars Are Beautiful
Nov 19, 1974 · 19m
Director
Stan BrakhageOverview
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.
Cast of The Stars Are Beautiful
Crew of The Stars Are Beautiful
About The Stars Are Beautiful
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…
When was The Stars Are Beautiful released?
The Stars Are Beautiful was released on November 19, 1974.
How long is The Stars Are Beautiful?
The Stars Are Beautiful runs 19 minutes.
Who directed The Stars Are Beautiful?
The Stars Are Beautiful was directed by Stan Brakhage.
Who is in the cast of The Stars Are Beautiful?
The cast of The Stars Are Beautiful includes Bearthm Brakhage (Self), Jane Wodening (Herself), Stan Brakhage (Narrator (voice)) and Myrrena Brakhage (Herself).