The Dante Quartet

The Dante Quartet

1987
6m
6.3

6.3/10

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Overview

A visual representation, in four parts, of one man's internalization of "The Divine Comedy." Hell is a series of multicolored brush strokes against a white background; the speed of the changing images varies. "Hell Spit Flexion," or springing out of Hell, is on smaller film stock, taking the center of the frame. Montages of color move rapidly with a star and the edge of a lighted moon briefly visible. Purgation is back to full frame; blurs of color occasionally slow down then freeze. From time to time, an image, such as a window or a face, is distinguishable for a moment. In "existence is song," colors swirl then flash in and out of view. Behind the vivid colors are momentary glimpses of volcanic activity.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Release Date March 26, 1987
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0092828

Cast

Key Crew

Stan Brakhage
Director