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Jane Brakhage
"I picked up Stan and Jane Brakhage at the airport and drove them to San Francisco State College where Stan spoke about his films to the student body. I was fascinated with Jane. She was so interested in the world around her while Stan seemed caught up only in his ideas. She picked seed pods from trees and plants and told me she had written a lexicon of dog language. She was so much more complex than Stan's portrayal of her in Window Water Baby Moving (1958) that I decided to make a documentary about her for my graduate project." — Barbara Hammer 16mm film, Color/Sound
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Plot Summary
This experimental documentary offers an intimate and impressionistic portrait of Jane Brakhage, the wife of avant-garde filmmaker Stan Brakhage. The film captures moments of her daily life, her artistic sensibilities, and her interactions within their family. Through a series of observational scenes and poetic imagery, it delves into her perspective and her role as both a muse and a subject within Stan Brakhage's cinematic universe.
Critical Reception
As an experimental film deeply personal to its subject and filmmaker, 'Jane Brakhage' received acclaim within avant-garde cinema circles for its innovative approach to portraiture and its raw, honest portrayal of family life. Critics noted its unique aesthetic and its contribution to Brakhage's broader body of work.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intimate and unvarnished portrayal of Jane Brakhage.
Recognized for its experimental cinematic techniques and personal depth.
Considered a significant work within Stan Brakhage's oeuvre exploring domesticity and the creative process.
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Fun Fact
Stan Brakhage shot much of 'Jane Brakhage' using his own 16mm Bolex camera, often in natural light and without sound, characteristic of his deeply personal filmmaking style.
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