The Secret Garden
Synopsis
"No filmmaker of the 1980s knew as much as Phil Solomon of affirming the importance of multiple layers in the visual production of images. Solomon perpetuates the Brakhagian tradition of creating a succession of images whose logic comes from a large number of rhythmic sources, formal, associative, and whose coherence passes from one source to another. Here, as with Brakhage, one must be spoiled in the trance offered by Solomon, and be sufficiently assured to follow a structure that is based as well on the melody, the harmonics and the flashes of metaphors as on a narrative plot. The Secret Garden is one of Solomon's best films. Like Thornton and Klahr, there is the shadow of a story here, which has to do with the passage from innocence and experience to terror and ecstasy." – T. Gunning.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Solomon
- Original Title
- The Secret Garden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Solomon
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Secret Garden.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Garden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret Garden about?
"No filmmaker of the 1980s knew as much as Phil Solomon of affirming the importance of multiple layers in the visual production of images. Solomon perpetuates the Brakhagian tradition of creating a succession of images whose logic comes from a large number of rhythmic sources, formal, associative, and whose coherence passes from one source to another. Here, as with Brakhage, one must be spoiled in the trance offered by Solomon, and be sufficiently assured to follow a structure that is based as well on the melody, the harmonics and the flashes of metaphors as on a narrative plot. The Secret Garden is one of Solomon's best films. Like Thornton and Klahr, there is the shadow of a story here, which has to do with the passage from innocence and experience to terror and ecstasy." – T. Gunning.
Who directed The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden was directed by Phil Solomon.
Who stars in The Secret Garden?
The principal cast of The Secret Garden includes Not specified.
When was The Secret Garden released and how long is it?
The Secret Garden was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 18m.