Scenes from Under Childhood, Section Four
Synopsis
Section IV is the longest of the four parts and the one in which the photographic material from the past plays the most prominent role. We see more of Brakhage and his wife than in previous sections, both in everyday activities and in the grip of intense emotion; a long sequence shows Jane weeping intercut with stills from her past; another shows Brakhage in anger. The children are seen in varying moods: fighting, crying, delighting in water, absorbed by the grass or their own bodies. The most banal surroundings, such as the bathroom, are totally transformed before our eyes into nearly abstract compositions of form and color, and a mundane activity like dishwashing becomes the occasion for an exploration of pure color. (Artforum)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Brakhage
- Original Title
- Scenes from Under Childhood, Section Four
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Brakhage
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Brakhage
Director
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What is Scenes from Under Childhood, Section Four about?
Section IV is the longest of the four parts and the one in which the photographic material from the past plays the most prominent role. We see more of Brakhage and his wife than in previous sections, both in everyday activities and in the grip of intense emotion; a long sequence shows Jane weeping intercut with stills from her past; another shows Brakhage in anger. The children are seen in varying moods: fighting, crying, delighting in water, absorbed by the grass or their own bodies. The most banal surroundings, such as the bathroom, are totally transformed before our eyes into nearly abstract compositions of form and color, and a mundane activity like dishwashing becomes the occasion for an exploration of pure color. (Artforum)
Who directed Scenes from Under Childhood, Section Four?
Scenes from Under Childhood, Section Four was directed by Stan Brakhage.
Who stars in Scenes from Under Childhood, Section Four?
The principal cast of Scenes from Under Childhood, Section Four includes Not specified.
When was Scenes from Under Childhood, Section Four released and how long is it?
Scenes from Under Childhood, Section Four was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 45m.