Rabbit's Moon
Synopsis
A Japanese fairy tale meets commedia dell'Arte. All in white, the naïf Pierrot lies in a wood. Doo-wop music plays as he rises, stares about, and reaches for the moon. Although music abounds and the children of the wood are there at play, Pierrot is melancholy and alone. Harlequin appears, brimming with confidence and energy. He conjures the lovely Colombina. Pierrot is dazzled. But can the course of true love run smooth?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Anger
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Anger
- Original Title
- Rabbit's Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Puck Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Anger
Kenneth Anger
Kenneth Anger, Oleg Tourjansky
Kenneth Anger
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Kenneth Anger
Writer
Kenneth Anger
Editor
Kenneth Anger
Director
Kenneth Anger
Director of Photography
Oleg Tourjansky
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What is Rabbit's Moon about?
A Japanese fairy tale meets commedia dell'Arte. All in white, the naïf Pierrot lies in a wood. Doo-wop music plays as he rises, stares about, and reaches for the moon. Although music abounds and the children of the wood are there at play, Pierrot is melancholy and alone. Harlequin appears, brimming with confidence and energy. He conjures the lovely Colombina. Pierrot is dazzled. But can the course of true love run smooth?
Who directed Rabbit's Moon?
Rabbit's Moon was directed by Kenneth Anger.
Who stars in Rabbit's Moon?
The principal cast of Rabbit's Moon includes André Soubeyran, Claude Revenant, Nadine Valence.
When was Rabbit's Moon released and how long is it?
Rabbit's Moon was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 16m.