Tortured Dust
Synopsis
The culmination of a series of autobiographical films that Brakhage made about his family (collectively known as The Book of Family), Tortured Dust was shot as the filmmaker's children from his first marriage were beginning to leave the house, and edited during Brakhage and his first wife Jane's impending separation. The first half concentrates on Brakhage's teenage sons as they move around the cabin that has been their home for almost 20 years, and the second half turns towards the filmmaker's three daughters.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Brakhage
- Original Title
- Tortured Dust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tortured Dust
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What is Tortured Dust about?
The culmination of a series of autobiographical films that Brakhage made about his family (collectively known as The Book of Family), Tortured Dust was shot as the filmmaker's children from his first marriage were beginning to leave the house, and edited during Brakhage and his first wife Jane's impending separation. The first half concentrates on Brakhage's teenage sons as they move around the cabin that has been their home for almost 20 years, and the second half turns towards the filmmaker's three daughters.
Who directed Tortured Dust?
Tortured Dust was directed by Stan Brakhage.
Who stars in Tortured Dust?
The principal cast of Tortured Dust includes Stan Brakhage, Jane Wodening.
When was Tortured Dust released and how long is it?
Tortured Dust was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.