The Branks (1982)
“Death – Begetting” : symbolic physical death, to enter the Silence; the negation of banality, of everyday language, of non-stop talking; certain “words” of power that guide us to the Silence… A brank, according to Aleister Crowley, is an old Scottish device, designed for holding closed the mouth of a woman – the woman (seen in Tarot, shutting a lion’s mouth) who signifies Strength. Thus it implies the Silence is more powerful than the (physical) Strength.
Director: Akiko Hada
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Akiko Hada
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Branks about?
- “Death – Begetting” : symbolic physical death, to enter the Silence; the negation of banality, of everyday language, of non-stop talking; certain “words” of power that guide us to the Silence… A brank, according to Aleister Crowley, is an old Scottish device, designed for holding closed the mouth of a woman – the woman (seen in Tarot, shutting a lion’s mouth) who signifies Strength. Thus it implies the Silence is more powerful than the (physical) Strength.
- Who directed The Branks?
- The Branks was directed by Akiko Hada.
- How long is The Branks?
- The Branks has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).