Stan Brakhage discusses surrealism and dreams. He explains perspective, particularly the illusion of creating depth in film. Brakhage mentions that Buster Keaton is able to give his films a "surreal feeling," and cites 'The Navigator' as an example. He describes the making of 'The Navigator.' Brakhage recommends Nadezhda Mandelstam's books and uses them to explain the difference between the terms "individual" and "personal." He provides some details about Keaton's life and personality and focuses on Keaton's obsession with machinery. Brakhage analyzes James Broughton's film 'Dreamwood' and plays it. Then he and the audience analyze 'Dreamwood.'
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Stan Brakhage discusses surrealism and dreams. He explains perspective, particularly the illusion of creating depth in film. Brakhage mentions that Buster Keaton is able to give his films a "surreal feeling," and cites 'The Navigator' as an example. He describes the making of 'The Navigator.' Brakhage recommends Nadezhda Mandelstam's books and uses them to explain the difference between the terms "individual" and "personal." He provides some details about Keaton's life and personality and focuses on Keaton's obsession with machinery. Brakhage analyzes James Broughton's film 'Dreamwood' and plays it. Then he and the audience analyze 'Dreamwood.'
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