Bardo Follies
A shot of a Southern Belle waving to a group of tourists on a pleasure boat ride is looped, multiplied and then melted, creating psychedelic abstract images. “A paraphrasing of certain sections of the Tibetan Book of the Dead in motion picture terms.” - Harvard Film Archive. Originally ran 45 minutes, then was edited down to 30, then 20 minutes. Final version was simply entitled "Diploteratology" and runs 7 minutes, and is the most commonly shown version.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1967 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Director | Owen Land |
| Runtime | 20 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.5/10 (3 votes) |
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Bardo Follies is an acquired taste at 4.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1967. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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