DocumentaryHD1h 14m1991enReleased

A Child’s Garden and the Serious Sea

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Overview

"In his description for A CHILD'S GARDEN, Brakhage quotes from poets Ronald Johnson and Charles Olson (and cites Johnson's poem "Beam 29" as inspiration). But the film also vaguely calls to mind William Blake—more perhaps for his art than his poetry: there is both a sense of darkness and of mystical transport in Brakhage's images. The first film in the loose "Vancouver Island" quartet, Brakhage films locations around the British Columbia locale where his second wife, Marilyn, grew up. He films land, sea, and sky and intercuts frequently between them. Shots are often out-of-focus, to accentuate color and light; they are hand-held, upside down, and fleeting. All of this is no surprise for those who know Brakhage's work: anything and everything is valid, as long as it works." - Cine-File.info

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Who directed A Child’s Garden and the Serious Sea?

A Child’s Garden and the Serious Sea was directed by Stan Brakhage.

Where was A Child’s Garden and the Serious Sea produced?

It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in United States of America.

A Child’s Garden and the Serious Sea Ending Explained & Trivia

The ending of A Child’s Garden and the Serious Sea wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.

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