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Review of Mothlight (1963) by Vincent D — 11 Sep 2011

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To be seen in the original 16 mm format only...

This review of Mothlight (1963) was written by Vincent D on 11 Sep 2011.

Mothlight has generally received positive reviews.

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By Petros T (610) on 14 Aug 2010

One of the strangest and most surreal of Brakhage's short films found him literally attaching moth wings to his work print to achieve an effect…

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By Jon G (407) on 19 Jul 2008

Under ten minutes of film + bits of natural flotsom and jetsom + light projection = absolutely breathtaking filmmaking…

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By Brandon S (2,121) on 26 Sep 2007

This is a poor example of pushing films limits. You can try and make meaning out of this film but in the end it is what it is, crap on film…

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By Hunter D (441) on 07 Jul 2007

Brakhage will always find ways to interest me with what he puts on film, even if it sucks. But Mothlight does not suck, it's pretty beautiful…

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By Donovan D (139) on 22 Sep 2007

One of the most brilliant experimental films ever made, Brakhage's Mothlight plays the ultimate reversal; moths killed by their attraction…

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By Private U (13,627) on 12 Jun 2007

One of the most beautiful films I know. An example of how our minds search for order in chaos, and find rhythm and narrative within random movement…

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By Garry J (93) on 06 Jun 2007

This 4 minute film was made without a camera…

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By Justin M (1,525) on 22 Apr 2008

I wish I thought of this idea, because I'd be famous. Brakhage killed some moths and put their carcasses on film…

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By Jack P (772) on 03 Oct 2007

Aesthetically interesting and hugely influential. Pretty good I guess…

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By John M (4,356) on 08 Jun 2010

Sort of like looking into a Magic Eye? Itâ??s just four minutes of leaves, bugs, and grass on celluloid…

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