The Stars Are Beautiful(1974)

The Stars Are Beautiful Synopsis

We move back and forth between scenes of a family at home and thoughts about the stars and creation. Children hold chickens while an adult clips their wings; we see a forest; a narrator talks about stars and light and eternity. A dog joins the hens and the family, while the narrator explains the heavens. We see a bee up close. The narrator suggests metaphors for heavenly bodies. Scenes fade into a black screen or dim purple; close-ups of family life may be blurry. The words about the heavens, such as "The stars are a flock of hummingbirds," contrast with images and sounds of real children.

The Stars Are Beautiful (1974) is a documentary film directed by Stan Brakhage, released on November 19, 1974 with a runtime of 19m. It stars Bearthm Brakhage, Jane Wodening, Stan Brakhage and Myrrena Brakhage. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 23 ratings.