The BQE
“The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway”
Synopsis
The BQE is a mixed-media artistic exploration of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway of New York City by Sufjan Stevens. A cinematic suite inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Hula-Hoop, and commissioned by Brooklyn Academy of Music, it was originally performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House in celebration of the 25th anniversary Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.
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THE BQE- A FILM BY SUFJAN STEVENS
Type: Teaser • Published 2009-07-20
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- Director
- Sufjan Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Sufjan Stevens
- Original Score
- Sufjan Stevens
- Original Title
- The BQE
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens
Reuben Kleiner, Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens, Malcolm Hearn, Reuben Kleiner
Department Leadership Roster
Reuben Kleiner
Director of Photography
Sufjan Stevens
Director of Photography
Sufjan Stevens
Editor
Malcolm Hearn
Editor
Sufjan Stevens
Director
Reuben Kleiner
Editor
Caroline McAlister
Costume Design
Sufjan Stevens
Original Music Composer
Sufjan Stevens
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The BQE
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What is The BQE about?
The BQE is a mixed-media artistic exploration of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway of New York City by Sufjan Stevens. A cinematic suite inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Hula-Hoop, and commissioned by Brooklyn Academy of Music, it was originally performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House in celebration of the 25th anniversary Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.
Who directed The BQE?
The BQE was directed by Sufjan Stevens.
Who stars in The BQE?
The principal cast of The BQE includes Lindsay Brickel, Anastasia-Dyan Pridlides, Elaine Tian.
When was The BQE released and how long is it?
The BQE was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The BQE?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The BQE was composed by Sufjan Stevens.