The Text of Light
| The Text of Light | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Stan Brakhage |
| Cinematography | Stan Brakhage |
| Distributed by | New York Filmmakers Cooperative Canyon Cinema |
Release date | October 26, 1974 |
Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
The Text of Light is a 1974 American experimental film directed by Stan Brakhage.
Synopsis[]
Time-lapse photography of books, paintings, reflections, and light falling on textures,[1] shot entirely through a glass ashtray.[2]
Reception[]
The film received a positive reception, rating 6,4 out of 10 on IMDb.
References[]
- ^ Martha Schwendenerost (2015-10-15). "Aldo Tambellini's 'Atlantic in Brooklyn' Chronicles a Grittier Time". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
Car headlights and taillights become abstract orbs, similar to Stan Brakhage’s experimental film “The Text of Light” (1974)
- ^ "Stan Brakhage: The Text of Light". Museum of Modern Art. Archived from the original on 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
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- 1974 films
- Films directed by Stan Brakhage
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