Prelude: Dog Star Man (1962)
A creation myth realized in light, patterns, images superimposed, rapid cutting, and silence. A black screen, then streaks of light, then an explosion of color and squiggles and happenstance. Next, images of small circles emerge then of the Sun. Images of our Earth appear, woods, a part of a body, a nude woman perhaps giving birth. Imagery evokes movement across time. Part of the Dog Star Man series of experimental films.
Director: Stan Brakhage
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: April 15, 1962
Cast
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Magical Realism and Wonders
Keywords
surrealism, avant-garde, abstract, experimental
More Films by Director: Stan Brakhage
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prelude: Dog Star Man about?
- A creation myth realized in light, patterns, images superimposed, rapid cutting, and silence. A black screen, then streaks of light, then an explosion of color and squiggles and happenstance. Next, images of small circles emerge then of the Sun. Images of our Earth appear, woods, a part of a body, a nude woman perhaps giving birth. Imagery evokes movement across time. Part of the Dog Star Man series of experimental films.
- Who directed Prelude: Dog Star Man?
- Prelude: Dog Star Man was directed by Stan Brakhage.
- Who stars in Prelude: Dog Star Man?
- Prelude: Dog Star Man stars Stan Brakhage, Jane Wodening.
- How long is Prelude: Dog Star Man?
- Prelude: Dog Star Man has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Prelude: Dog Star Man?
- Prelude: Dog Star Man is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was Prelude: Dog Star Man produced?
- Prelude: Dog Star Man was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Prelude: Dog Star Man?
- The themes of Prelude: Dog Star Man include: Magical Realism and Wonders.