Song of the Mushroom
Synopsis
Song of the Mushroom (2002), completed in December 2002, is a collaboration between filmmakers Joel Haertling and Stan Brakhage. With interest in mycology, Haertling made mushroom spore prints directly onto clear 16mm film. A 7.25-second loop was passed from Haertling to Brakhage who added hand painting. This loop was then step-processed utilizing a variety of lighting aspects. Brakhage did the final edit. This was one of the very last films Brakhage made before he left Boulder in January 2003. He died in Canada in March 2003.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Brakhage, Joel Haertling
- Original Title
- Song of the Mushroom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Brakhage, Joel Haertling
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Brakhage
Director
Joel Haertling
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of the Mushroom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Song of the Mushroom about?
Song of the Mushroom (2002), completed in December 2002, is a collaboration between filmmakers Joel Haertling and Stan Brakhage. With interest in mycology, Haertling made mushroom spore prints directly onto clear 16mm film. A 7.25-second loop was passed from Haertling to Brakhage who added hand painting. This loop was then step-processed utilizing a variety of lighting aspects. Brakhage did the final edit. This was one of the very last films Brakhage made before he left Boulder in January 2003. He died in Canada in March 2003.
Who directed Song of the Mushroom?
Song of the Mushroom was directed by Stan Brakhage, Joel Haertling.
Who stars in Song of the Mushroom?
The principal cast of Song of the Mushroom includes Not specified.
When was Song of the Mushroom released and how long is it?
Song of the Mushroom was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2m.