The Stars Are Beautiful

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Jane Wodening

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

Stan Brakhage

Narrator (voice)

Age : 70 | Popularity : 4%

Myrrena Brakhage

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Stan Brakhage
Editing	Editor	Stan Brakhage
Writing	Writer	Stan Brakhage
Crew	Cinematography	Stan Brakhage
Department	Role	Name

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