Stan Brakhage answers questions about his own films. Brakhage explains why Robert Bresson never hired professional actors for his films. He describes Bresson's use of narration and compares it to the benshi of Japanese film. Brakhage refutes the idea that art is made either consciously or naïvely. He describes Bresson's use of cutting and music. Brakhage analyzes two of Bresson's films, 'Pickpocket' and 'Au Hasard Balthazar.' He recalls owning donkeys and explains the etymology of the word, "donkey." Brakhage reads some quotes from Bresson. He compares 'Au Hasard Balthazar' to 'The Yearling' and explains why only the former qualifies as art.
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Stan Brakhage answers questions about his own films. Brakhage explains why Robert Bresson never hired professional actors for his films. He describes Bresson's use of narration and compares it to the benshi of Japanese film. Brakhage refutes the idea that art is made either consciously or naïvely. He describes Bresson's use of cutting and music. Brakhage analyzes two of Bresson's films, 'Pickpocket' and 'Au Hasard Balthazar.' He recalls owning donkeys and explains the etymology of the word, "donkey." Brakhage reads some quotes from Bresson. He compares 'Au Hasard Balthazar' to 'The Yearling' and explains why only the former qualifies as art.
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