Begotten
Synopsis
Begotten is the creation myth brought to life, the story of no less than the violent death of God and the (re)birth of nature on a barren earth.
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Begotten – Official 4K Restoration TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-10
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Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 30, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$33K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Elias Merhige
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Elias Merhige
- Original Score
- Evan Albam
- Original Title
- Begotten
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Budget
- $33K
- Production Studios
- Theatre Of Material
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Elias Merhige
E. Elias Merhige
Evan Albam
E. Elias Merhige
Noëlle Penraat
E. Elias Merhige
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Duggins
Costume Design
E. Elias Merhige
Director
E. Elias Merhige
Screenplay
E. Elias Merhige
Producer
Noëlle Penraat
Editor
Evan Albam
Original Music Composer
E. Elias Merhige
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Begotten
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What is Begotten about?
Begotten is the creation myth brought to life, the story of no less than the violent death of God and the (re)birth of nature on a barren earth.
Who directed Begotten?
Begotten was directed by E. Elias Merhige.
Who stars in Begotten?
The principal cast of Begotten includes Brian Salzburg, Donna Dempsey, Stephen Charles Barry.
When was Begotten released and how long is it?
Begotten was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Begotten?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Begotten was composed by Evan Albam.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Begotten?
Begotten holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).