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Old Building Tenant
Kiki, Aris and their friends play around with a "jailangkung" (a ritual doll that can facilitate communication with the dead) in an old deserted building. That manages to get Kiki possessed by an evil spirit that claims to be a murder victim.
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Plot Summary
This short experimental film by Stan Brakhage captures intimate, abstract visual moments within the confines of an old building. It focuses on the interplay of light, shadow, and texture, transforming mundane domestic scenes into a highly personal cinematic experience. The film offers a unique perspective on perception and the passage of time through its radical visual language.
Critical Reception
Stan Brakhage's 'Old Building Tenant' is recognized as a significant work within experimental cinema, appreciated for its innovative visual techniques and deeply personal expression. While not widely accessible to mainstream audiences, it is held in high regard by critics and scholars of avant-garde film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its abstract and personal visual poetry.
Appreciated for its innovative approach to capturing domesticity.
Considered a key example of Brakhage's signature filmmaking style.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Old Building Tenant' is not readily available due to its niche and experimental nature.
Fun Fact
Stan Brakhage, known for his 'in-camera editing' and direct filmmaking methods, often shot his films without a tripod, handheld, to capture a more visceral and immediate experience for the viewer.
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