Mothlight backdrop

Mothlight 1963 Directed by Stan Brakhage

Seemingly at random, the wings and other bits of moths and insects move rapidly across the screen. Most are brown or sepia; up close, we can see patterns within wings, similar to the veins in a leaf. Sometimes the images look like paper cutouts, like Matisse. Green objects occasionally appear. Most wings are translucent. The technique makes them appear to be stuck directly to the film.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language No Language
Gnere Animation
Release Date 2 December 1963
4 mins
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