The Anatomy of Melancholy
Synopsis
Sometime in the 1960s, a chiropractor from Kansas City made a short film called "A Portrait of Fear." The film consisted of several tableau shots of amateur actors standing in a field at night reciting painfully overwrought dialogue, apparently lit by the headlights of a car. I assume the cinematographer used an Auricon, as the sound was recorded directly on the B&W reversal original. In 1998, he sold me the outtakes, strung together just like you see them.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago Underground Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian L. Frye
- Original Title
- The Anatomy of Melancholy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian L. Frye
Department Leadership Roster
Brian L. Frye
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Anatomy of Melancholy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Anatomy of Melancholy about?
Sometime in the 1960s, a chiropractor from Kansas City made a short film called "A Portrait of Fear." The film consisted of several tableau shots of amateur actors standing in a field at night reciting painfully overwrought dialogue, apparently lit by the headlights of a car. I assume the cinematographer used an Auricon, as the sound was recorded directly on the B&W reversal original. In 1998, he sold me the outtakes, strung together just like you see them.
Who directed The Anatomy of Melancholy?
The Anatomy of Melancholy was directed by Brian L. Frye.
Who stars in The Anatomy of Melancholy?
The principal cast of The Anatomy of Melancholy includes Not specified.
When was The Anatomy of Melancholy released and how long is it?
The Anatomy of Melancholy was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 11m.