The Stars Are Beautiful
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1974 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Stan Brakhage |
| Runtime | 19 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (22 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a delicate dialectic between the grounded, tactile reality of domestic life and lofty, poetic musings on the cosmos. It explores how grand questions of the universe are woven into the fabric of the ordinary, through the handling of animals and observation of nature.
What lingers after viewing is a meditative state, where images and philosophical narration complement rather than illustrate each other. The contrast between celestial metaphor and earthly sound creates a unique, contemplative space. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Stan Brakhage
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In a quiet room, free from distraction. A cinematic meditation.
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