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6.8 / 10(6 votes)IMDb200050mUnited States of America

The God of Day Had Gone Down Upon Him

Synopsis

This film of single-strand photography begins with the "fire" of reflective light on water and on the barest inferences of a ship. Throughout, the interwoven play of light and water tell the inferred "tale" of the film through rhythm, the tempo, through visible textures and forms in gradual evolution, through resultant "moods" generated by these modes of making, and, then, by the increasingly distant boat images, birds, animals, fleeting silhouettes of people and their artifacts, flotsam and jetsam of the sea-dead, as well as (near end, and almost as at a funeral) flowers in bloom, swallowed by darkness midst the crumbling of the sand castles.

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World Premiere

Olin Hall, Bard College, Annandale, New York

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stan Brakhage
Original Title
The God of Day Had Gone Down Upon Him
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
50m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stan Brakhage

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Stan Brakhage

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Frequently Asked Questions About The God of Day Had Gone Down Upon Him

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The God of Day Had Gone Down Upon Him about?

This film of single-strand photography begins with the "fire" of reflective light on water and on the barest inferences of a ship. Throughout, the interwoven play of light and water tell the inferred "tale" of the film through rhythm, the tempo, through visible textures and forms in gradual evolution, through resultant "moods" generated by these modes of making, and, then, by the increasingly distant boat images, birds, animals, fleeting silhouettes of people and their artifacts, flotsam and jetsam of the sea-dead, as well as (near end, and almost as at a funeral) flowers in bloom, swallowed by darkness midst the crumbling of the sand castles.

Who directed The God of Day Had Gone Down Upon Him?

The God of Day Had Gone Down Upon Him was directed by Stan Brakhage.

Who stars in The God of Day Had Gone Down Upon Him?

The principal cast of The God of Day Had Gone Down Upon Him includes Not specified.

When was The God of Day Had Gone Down Upon Him released and how long is it?

The God of Day Had Gone Down Upon Him was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 50m.