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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19996mUnited States of America

The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels

Synopsis

This film is a hand-painted combination of shapes which suggest, as appropriately colored, jungle, open veldt, horizontals of grasses, shag-shape yellow of lion's mane, the black & white stripes of the zebra, the eyes, the teeth, the tearing open into raw blood-red meat and curve of bone. Nonetheless the film is in no sense an animation work but rather a collection of mostly un-nameable shapes which gather round this recognizable iconography and visually dominate the image which repeats its, thus, ephemeral chase-and-catch increasingly closer, finally obliterating all but the "jewels," the multiple coloring, referred to in the title.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 4, 1999

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stan Brakhage
Original Title
The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
6m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stan Brakhage

Department Leadership Roster

Stan Brakhage

Stan Brakhage

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels about?

This film is a hand-painted combination of shapes which suggest, as appropriately colored, jungle, open veldt, horizontals of grasses, shag-shape yellow of lion's mane, the black & white stripes of the zebra, the eyes, the teeth, the tearing open into raw blood-red meat and curve of bone. Nonetheless the film is in no sense an animation work but rather a collection of mostly un-nameable shapes which gather round this recognizable iconography and visually dominate the image which repeats its, thus, ephemeral chase-and-catch increasingly closer, finally obliterating all but the "jewels," the multiple coloring, referred to in the title.

Who directed The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels?

The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels was directed by Stan Brakhage.

Who stars in The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels?

The principal cast of The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels includes Not specified.

When was The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels released and how long is it?

The Lion and the Zebra Make God's Raw Jewels was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 6m.