Breathdeath
"A Trageede In Masks"
Originally released in 1963. Breathdeath is a animation film. directed by Stan VanDerBeek. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A surrealistic fantasy based on the 15th century woodcuts of the dance of the dead. A film experiment that deals with the photoreality and the surrealism of life. A collage-animation that cuts up photos and newsreel film and reassembles them, producing an image that is a mixture of unexplainable fact (Why is Harpo Marx playing a harp in the middle of a battlefield?) with inexplicable act (Why is there a battlefield?). It is a black comedy, a fantasy that mocks death ... a parabolic parable.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breathdeath about?
A surrealistic fantasy based on the 15th century woodcuts of the dance of the dead. A film experiment that deals with the photoreality and the surrealism of life. A collage-animation that cuts up p...
Who directed Breathdeath?
Breathdeath was directed by Stan VanDerBeek.
How long is Breathdeath?
Breathdeath has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Breathdeath released?
Breathdeath was released on December 28, 1963 in theaters.