Spark of Being
Synopsis
Spark of Being, a close adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel Frankenstein, explores the thematic interchangeability of three of the novel’s characters: the Captain, the Doctor, and the Creature. Spark of Being, which, as with all of Morrison's films, is dialogue-free, features Frank Hurley's original footage of Ernest Shackleton’s fated Antarctic expedition, along with a range of footage from other sources.
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Morrison
- Original Score
- Dave Douglas
- Original Title
- Spark of Being
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Morrison
Dave Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Morrison
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spark of Being
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What is Spark of Being about?
Spark of Being, a close adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel Frankenstein, explores the thematic interchangeability of three of the novel’s characters: the Captain, the Doctor, and the Creature. Spark of Being, which, as with all of Morrison's films, is dialogue-free, features Frank Hurley's original footage of Ernest Shackleton’s fated Antarctic expedition, along with a range of footage from other sources.
Who directed Spark of Being?
Spark of Being was directed by Bill Morrison.
Who stars in Spark of Being?
The principal cast of Spark of Being includes Not specified.
When was Spark of Being released and how long is it?
Spark of Being was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Spark of Being?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spark of Being was composed by Dave Douglas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spark of Being?
Spark of Being holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).