From: First Hymn to the Night – Novalis
Synopsis
“This is a hand-painted film whose emotionally referential shapes and colors are interwoven with words (in English) from the first Hymn to the Night by the late 18th century mystic poet Friedrich Philipp von Hardenberg, whose pen name was Novalis. The pieces of text which I've used are as follows: ‘the universally gladdening light … As inmost soul … it is breathed by stars … by stone … by suckling plant … multiform beast … and by (you). I turn aside to Holy Night … I seek to blend with ashes. Night opens in us … infinite eyes … blessed love.’” -SB
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Brakhage
- Original Title
- From: First Hymn to the Night – Novalis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Brakhage
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Stan Brakhage
Director
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What is From: First Hymn to the Night – Novalis about?
“This is a hand-painted film whose emotionally referential shapes and colors are interwoven with words (in English) from the first Hymn to the Night by the late 18th century mystic poet Friedrich Philipp von Hardenberg, whose pen name was Novalis. The pieces of text which I've used are as follows: ‘the universally gladdening light … As inmost soul … it is breathed by stars … by stone … by suckling plant … multiform beast … and by (you). I turn aside to Holy Night … I seek to blend with ashes. Night opens in us … infinite eyes … blessed love.’” -SB
Who directed From: First Hymn to the Night – Novalis?
From: First Hymn to the Night – Novalis was directed by Stan Brakhage.
Who stars in From: First Hymn to the Night – Novalis?
The principal cast of From: First Hymn to the Night – Novalis includes Not specified.
When was From: First Hymn to the Night – Novalis released and how long is it?
From: First Hymn to the Night – Novalis was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 3m.