Breathdeath
“A Trageede In Masks”
Synopsis
A surrealistic fantasy based on the 15th century woodcuts of the dance of the dead. A film experiment that deals with the photoreality and the surrealism of life. A collage-animation that cuts up photos and newsreel film and reassembles them, producing an image that is a mixture of unexplainable fact (Why is Harpo Marx playing a harp in the middle of a battlefield?) with inexplicable act (Why is there a battlefield?). It is a black comedy, a fantasy that mocks death ... a parabolic parable.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Knokke Experimental Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan VanDerBeek
- Original Score
- Jay Watt
- Original Title
- Breathdeath
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan VanDerBeek
Jay Watt
Stan VanDerBeek
Department Leadership Roster
Stan VanDerBeek
Director
Stan VanDerBeek
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Breathdeath.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breathdeath
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What is Breathdeath about?
A surrealistic fantasy based on the 15th century woodcuts of the dance of the dead. A film experiment that deals with the photoreality and the surrealism of life. A collage-animation that cuts up photos and newsreel film and reassembles them, producing an image that is a mixture of unexplainable fact (Why is Harpo Marx playing a harp in the middle of a battlefield?) with inexplicable act (Why is there a battlefield?). It is a black comedy, a fantasy that mocks death ... a parabolic parable.
Who directed Breathdeath?
Breathdeath was directed by Stan VanDerBeek.
Who stars in Breathdeath?
The principal cast of Breathdeath includes Not specified.
When was Breathdeath released and how long is it?
Breathdeath was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Breathdeath?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breathdeath was composed by Jay Watt.