THE TEXT OF LIGHT, 1974
USA| 16mm, Colour, 67'|Silent
Director: Stan Brakhage
In one of the most abstract examples of experimental cinema, Stan Brakhage photographs light reflected through a green glass ashtray. As he creates abstract images with his unique pace, the impact of these images recalls personal experiences in different contexts. In other words, instead of manipulating people’s emotions he allows for organic reactions in their minds. Stan Brakhage, who widens the gap between avant-garde and classical filmmaking and provides inspiration for both experimental and mainstream cinema, continues his search for visual music in The Text of Light.