28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Glimpse of the Garden
director: Marie Menken
original title: Glimpse of the Garden
country: United States
year: 1957
running time: 5 min.
synopsis
Roots of joys in the garden in a lyrical survey that was later followed by many similar works of avant-garde cinema. Delicate details of plants, flowers, leaves and birdsong build up in a wild yet slow-moving montage emphasizing drops of water and light.
biography
American artist and filmmaker Maria Menken (1909–1970) used her 16mm camera to create collages by animating everyday static objects.
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director: | Marie Menken |