Like a Dream that Vanishes
Synopsis
"Like a Dream That Vanishes" continues Sternberg’s work in film both thematically and formally: the ephemerality of life echoed in the temporal nature of film, as the stuff of life echoed on the energy, life-force in rhythmic light pulses (Your life is like a candle burning). Imageless emulsion is inter-cut with brief shots of natural elements and mise-en-scene of the stages of human life: a little boy runs and falls; teens hang out together at night smoking; sun shines through tree branches; men pace, waiting; flashes of lightning; an elderly man speaks philosophically about miracles.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Artcite Inc.
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Sternberg
- Original Score
- Rainer Wiens
- Original Title
- Like a Dream that Vanishes
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Sternberg
Rainer Wiens
Barbara Sternberg
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara Sternberg
Director
Barbara Sternberg
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Like a Dream that Vanishes about?
"Like a Dream That Vanishes" continues Sternberg’s work in film both thematically and formally: the ephemerality of life echoed in the temporal nature of film, as the stuff of life echoed on the energy, life-force in rhythmic light pulses (Your life is like a candle burning). Imageless emulsion is inter-cut with brief shots of natural elements and mise-en-scene of the stages of human life: a little boy runs and falls; teens hang out together at night smoking; sun shines through tree branches; men pace, waiting; flashes of lightning; an elderly man speaks philosophically about miracles.
Who directed Like a Dream that Vanishes?
Like a Dream that Vanishes was directed by Barbara Sternberg.
Who stars in Like a Dream that Vanishes?
The principal cast of Like a Dream that Vanishes includes Not specified.
When was Like a Dream that Vanishes released and how long is it?
Like a Dream that Vanishes was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Like a Dream that Vanishes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Like a Dream that Vanishes was composed by Rainer Wiens.