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Mothlight (1963)
Directed by Stan Brakhage
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Seemingly at random, the wings and other bits of moths and insects move rapidly across the screen. Most are brown or sepia; up close, we can see patterns within wings, similar to the veins in a leaf. Sometimes the images look like paper cutouts, like Matisse. Green objects occasionally appear. Most wings are translucent. The technique makes them appear to be stuck directly to the film.
Length 4 minutes
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 | Computer | Streaming | Video on Demand | 5 stars |
| (Average) 5 stars |
Viewing Notes
I would appreciate this more had I seen it in a MCA or MoMA art installation. Viewing on my laptop via YT just doesn’t hit the same way.
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