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Posted by tinear on February 8, 2008 at 05:05:03:
a debt of gratitude for such a special sharing of your film experience with Brakhage. Several months ago, I watched the DVD of his short works and realized the genius. As you mention, it's hard to watch to watch "leading edge" video artists now and not see his hand.
Like Duchamp, he's important more for his formidable impact on the art form rather than any specific work of his (though Nude Descending and the urinal are well-known).
"Vidas Secas" can appear quite similar to the Italian movement but, in several ways, it's very different. I'll leave that for another time after I've had a chance to revisit it. As a Brasilian, I find it's a very difficult film to watch.
I'm sure you're also familiar with the short, experimental film work of Maya Deven: did Brakhage ever mention her?
Finally, I very recently saw, "Scorpio Rising." Brilliant. Absolutely amazing imagery.
With sculpture, music, painting, opera, ballet and other art forms operating at less than the artistic levels of yesteryear, it's exciting that film seems to remain vital, superlative, and vibrant.