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Released
1974 · FILM

The Stars Are Beautiful

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Runtime
19 min
Documentary

Synopsis

The film alternates between scenes of a family at home and reflections on the stars and the nature of creation. In one moment, children hold chickens while an adult trims their wings; in another, a forest is shown, accompanied by a narrator discussing stars, light, and eternity. A dog joins the hens and the family, as the narrator continues to describe the heavens. A close-up of a bee is included, and the narrator offers poetic metaphors for celestial bodies. The scenes often transition into a black screen or a dim purple background, with close-ups of family life sometimes appearing blurry. Phrases such as "The stars are a flock of hummingbirds" are juxtaposed with images and sounds of real children.

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Principal cast & crew: 7

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Craft leads on file

Shot by Stan Brakhage

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