Nymphlight (1957)

Nymphlight (1957) poster

A short, avant-garde movie, starring twelve-year-old ballet student Gwen Thomas, Nymphlight is a lovely blend of fact and fiction, using Bryant Park at the New York Public Library as a stage set for the fantasy inclusion of a certain nymph. A meditation on an ephemeral day in the the life of a park shared by birds, the young and the old.

Director: Joseph Cornell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

new york city, fountain, avant-garde, pigeon, raw footage, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nymphlight about?
A short, avant-garde movie, starring twelve-year-old ballet student Gwen Thomas, Nymphlight is a lovely blend of fact and fiction, using Bryant Park at the New York Public Library as a stage set for the fantasy inclusion of a certain nymph. A meditation on an ephemeral day in the the life of a park shared by birds, the young and the old.
Who directed Nymphlight?
Nymphlight was directed by Joseph Cornell.
How long is Nymphlight?
Nymphlight has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is Nymphlight?
Nymphlight is a Documentary film.
Where was Nymphlight produced?
Nymphlight was produced in United States of America.