Elementary Phrases
Originally released in 1994. Elementary Phrases is a animation film. directed by Stan Brakhage. At just 33 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Colleagues at the University of Colorado at Boulder, the two began with strips of film Brakhage had painted on by hand, photographing them frame by frame with Solomon’s optical printer. They often printed two strips of film together, some of them containing images taken by Solomon, then chose from the images what Brakhage says “seemed to us natural phrases,” which Brakhage arranged into the final form. The result is a 40-minute silent film in which occasional hints of photographic images sometimes seem to peek through largely abstract shapes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1994
32 years ago
Runtime
0h 33m
33 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elementary Phrases about?
Colleagues at the University of Colorado at Boulder, the two began with strips of film Brakhage had painted on by hand, photographing them frame by frame with Solomon’s optical printer. They ofte...
Who directed Elementary Phrases?
Elementary Phrases was directed by Stan Brakhage.
How long is Elementary Phrases?
Elementary Phrases has a runtime of 0 hours and 33 minutes (33 minutes total).
When was Elementary Phrases released?
Elementary Phrases was released on January 1, 1994 in theaters.