Elementary Phrases
Synopsis
Colleagues at the University of Colorado at Boulder, the two began with strips of film Brakhage had painted on by hand, photographing them frame by frame with Solomon’s optical printer. They often printed two strips of film together, some of them containing images taken by Solomon, then chose from the images what Brakhage says “seemed to us natural phrases,” which Brakhage arranged into the final form. The result is a 40-minute silent film in which occasional hints of photographic images sometimes seem to peek through largely abstract shapes.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Brakhage, Phil Solomon
- Original Title
- Elementary Phrases
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Brakhage, Phil Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Brakhage
Director
Phil Solomon
Director
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What is Elementary Phrases about?
Colleagues at the University of Colorado at Boulder, the two began with strips of film Brakhage had painted on by hand, photographing them frame by frame with Solomon’s optical printer. They often printed two strips of film together, some of them containing images taken by Solomon, then chose from the images what Brakhage says “seemed to us natural phrases,” which Brakhage arranged into the final form. The result is a 40-minute silent film in which occasional hints of photographic images sometimes seem to peek through largely abstract shapes.
Who directed Elementary Phrases?
Elementary Phrases was directed by Stan Brakhage, Phil Solomon.
Who stars in Elementary Phrases?
The principal cast of Elementary Phrases includes Not specified.
When was Elementary Phrases released and how long is it?
Elementary Phrases was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 33m.