River of Fundament
Synopsis
Visionary artist Matthew Barney returns to cinema with this 3-part epic, a radical reinvention of Norman Mailer’s novel Ancient Evenings. In collaboration with composer Jonathan Bepler, Barney combines traditional modes of narrative cinema with filmed elements of performance, sculpture, and opera, reconstructing Mailer’s hypersexual story of Egyptian gods and the seven stages of reincarnation, alongside the rise and fall of the American car industry.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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River of Fundament trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Chief Dave Beautiful Bald Eagle
Norman III
Milford Graves
Norman II
John Buffalo Mailer
Norman I
Ellen Burstyn
Hathfertiti
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Hathfertiti
Madyn G. Coakly
Hathfertiti
Paul Giamatti
Ptah-Nem-Hotep
Joan La Barbara
The Widow of Norman
Stephen Payne
Usermare
Aimee Mullins
The Ka of Norman / Isis
Matthew Barney
The Ka of Norman / Osiris: James Lee Byers
Jennie Knaggs
Nephthys
Herbert Perry
Set
Eugene Perry
Set
Brennan Hall
Horus
Shara Nova
Lieutenant Worden
Elaine Stritch
Eulogist
Lila Downs
Ranchera Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Barney
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Barney
- Original Score
- Jonathan Bepler
- Original Title
- River of Fundament
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 6h 11m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Barney
Matthew Barney
Jonathan Bepler
Peter Strietmann
Katie McQuerrey
Mike Bellon
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Barney
Director
Katie McQuerrey
Editor
Matthew D. Ryle
Production Design
Peter Strietmann
Director of Photography
Matthew Barney
Writer
Mike Bellon
Producer
Jonathan Bepler
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About River of Fundament
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is River of Fundament about?
Visionary artist Matthew Barney returns to cinema with this 3-part epic, a radical reinvention of Norman Mailer’s novel Ancient Evenings. In collaboration with composer Jonathan Bepler, Barney combines traditional modes of narrative cinema with filmed elements of performance, sculpture, and opera, reconstructing Mailer’s hypersexual story of Egyptian gods and the seven stages of reincarnation, alongside the rise and fall of the American car industry.
Who directed River of Fundament?
River of Fundament was directed by Matthew Barney.
Who stars in River of Fundament?
The principal cast of River of Fundament includes Chief Dave Beautiful Bald Eagle, Milford Graves, John Buffalo Mailer, Ellen Burstyn, Maggie Gyllenhaal.
When was River of Fundament released and how long is it?
River of Fundament was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 6h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of River of Fundament?
River of Fundament had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $45K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for River of Fundament?
The original motion picture soundtrack for River of Fundament was composed by Jonathan Bepler.