The Text of Light
Synopsis
Time-lapse photography of books, paintings, reflections, and light falling on textures, shot entirely through a glass ashtray. "'All that is is light.' – Dun Scotus Erigena. 'To see the world in a grain of sand.' – William Blake. These are the primary impulses while working on this film. It is dedicated to Jim Davis who showed me the first spark of refracted film light." - S.B.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Carnegie Museum of Art
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Brakhage
- Original Title
- The Text of Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Brakhage
Stan Brakhage
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Brakhage
Director
Stan Brakhage
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Text of Light.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Text of Light
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What is The Text of Light about?
Time-lapse photography of books, paintings, reflections, and light falling on textures, shot entirely through a glass ashtray. "'All that is is light.' – Dun Scotus Erigena. 'To see the world in a grain of sand.' – William Blake. These are the primary impulses while working on this film. It is dedicated to Jim Davis who showed me the first spark of refracted film light." - S.B.
Who directed The Text of Light?
The Text of Light was directed by Stan Brakhage.
Who stars in The Text of Light?
The principal cast of The Text of Light includes Not specified.
When was The Text of Light released and how long is it?
The Text of Light was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.