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198528 minPGdocumentary

Reflecting Thought: Stan Brakhage

198528 minPGdocumentary

Stan Brakhage discusses his experimental filmmaking techniques and motivations, describing his artistic style as akin to poetry.

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Stan Brakhage discusses his experimental filmmaking techniques and motivations, describing his artistic style as akin to poetry.

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Stan Brakhage discusses his techniques and motivations as a filmmaker. He focuses on experimental film and presents work exhibited primarily at film festivals. Brakhage's films are often compared to poetry due to their artistic style. The documentary runs for 28 minutes and was released in 1985. It captures Brakhage's creative process and provides an overview of his approach to filmmaking.

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