Desistfilm
Synopsis
Four young men and a young woman sit in boredom. She smokes while one strums a lute, one looks at a magazine, and two fiddle with string. The door opens and in comes a young man, cigarette between his lips, a swagger on his face. The young woman laughs. As the four young men continue disconnected activities, the other two become a couple. When the four realize something has changed, first they stare at the couple who have kissed and now are dancing slowly. The four run from the house in a kind of frenzy and return to stare. The power of sex has unnerved them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinema 16, NYC, New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$120
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Brakhage
- Screenplay & Story
- Stan Brakhage
- Original Title
- Desistfilm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Budget
- $120
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Brakhage
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Department Leadership Roster
Stan Brakhage
Director
Stan Brakhage
Editor
Stan Brakhage
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desistfilm
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What is Desistfilm about?
Four young men and a young woman sit in boredom. She smokes while one strums a lute, one looks at a magazine, and two fiddle with string. The door opens and in comes a young man, cigarette between his lips, a swagger on his face. The young woman laughs. As the four young men continue disconnected activities, the other two become a couple. When the four realize something has changed, first they stare at the couple who have kissed and now are dancing slowly. The four run from the house in a kind of frenzy and return to stare. The power of sex has unnerved them.
Who directed Desistfilm?
Desistfilm was directed by Stan Brakhage.
Who stars in Desistfilm?
The principal cast of Desistfilm includes A. Austin, Robert Benson, Yvonne Fair, Lawrence Jordan, Walter Newcomb.
When was Desistfilm released and how long is it?
Desistfilm was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 7m.