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The Dead (1960)

Movie ★ 4.8 11 min

"The Dead became my first work in which things that might very easily be taken as symbols were so photographed as to destroy all their symbolic potential. The action of making The Dead kept me alive." Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2013.

Stan Brakhage Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 31, 1960
Runtime
11 min
IMDb
tt0233534
Language

Themes

Cast

Kenneth Anger Kenneth Anger

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dead about?
"The Dead became my first work in which things that might very easily be taken as symbols were so photographed as to destroy all their symbolic potential. The action of making The Dead kept me alive." Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2013.
Who directed The Dead?
The Dead was directed by Stan Brakhage.
Who stars in The Dead?
The Dead stars Kenneth Anger.
When was The Dead released?
The Dead is a 1960 film.
Where can I watch The Dead?
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