| Films of James Broughton DVD (3 DVD Set) (NTSC Region 1) |
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“His films are celebrations of the joy of living.” – Filmmaker Jonas Mekas
“Broughton belongs in the pantheon that contains Vigo, Dovzhenko, Kirsanov, Brakhage, and Bunuel.” – Documentary filmmaker Basil Wright
“America’s Jean Cocteau” – SAN FRANCISCO SENTINEL
“Broughton’s work has a playful quality that belies the self-important stereotype of the avant-garde artist.” – SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
Maya Deren Independent Film Award from the American Film Institute
Cannes Film Festival, Best Poetic Film (THE PLEASURE GARDEN)
For the first time on DVD, the best films of avant-garde pioneer James Broughton have been assembled for this magnificent three-disc set.
A poet, author, and filmmaker, Broughton, who was christened the “great and wise master of the American avant-garde” by critic Amos Vogel, attempted to use cinema as kind of poetic statement. He took as his subject matter love, sex, the human body, and dream imagery, rendered with a playful, whimsical, and sometimes erotic touch. Featuring such seminal titles as MOTHER’S DAY (1948), DREAMWOOD (1972), and TESTAMENT(1974), this three-disc set organizes 17 of Broughton’s films into three distinct eras to capture the breadth and evolution of his themes and subject matter.
Disc 1: THE EARLY YEARS
Broughton’s first films focused on the themes of romantic love and human behavior. A highlight in this collection includes THE PLEASURE GARDEN, which was named Best Fantastic-Poetic Film at the Cannes Film Festival. This group of black and white shorts include: MOTHER’S DAY(1948), LOONY TOM (1951), FOUR IN THE AFTERNOON (1951), and THE PLEASURE GARDEN (1953).
Disc 2: A MIDDLE PERIOD
During the 1960s and 1970s, Broughton’s imagery became more erotic while his subject matter explored the landscape of dream and the mysteries of Zen poetry. A highlight in this collection is TESTAMENT, a self-portrait that depicts Broughton’s life as a pageant of personal imagery. This group of color films include: THE BED (1968), THE GOLDEN POSITIONS(1970), This Is It (1971), DREAMWOOD (1972), HIGH KUKUS (1973), TESTAMENT (1974), THE WATER CIRCLE (1975), and EROGENY.
Disc 3: FINALE: THE FILMS WITH JOEL SINGER
In the last era of his life and career, Broughton teamed with partner Joel Singer to produce a series of films on the nature of intimacy and personal relationships. Films include: SONGS OF THE GODBOY (1977), HERMES BIRD (1979), THE GARDENER OF EDEN (1981), DEVOTIONS (1983), and SCATTERED REMAINS (1988), a portrait of Broughton by Singer in which the artist acts out his poetry. U.S./1948-1988/Color and Black & White/Fullscreen/290 mins on 3 DVD’s/English
Special features:
Facets Cine-Notes™ Collectible Booklet featuring “Scattered Remains,” Broughton’s poetry and commentaries on his films
THE FILMS OF JAMES BROUGHTON. Written and directed by James Broughton, with assistance from Joel Singer and Kermit Sheets. Produced by James Broughton
- NTSC Region 1
- 3 DVD Set
- Facets Cine-Notes™ Collectible Booklet featuring “Scattered Remains,” Broughton’s poetry and commentaries on his films
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