Begotten (1989)

Directed by E. Elias Merhige · Cinematography by E. Elias Merhige

72 min16 frames

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Begotten is the creation myth brought to life, the story of no less than the violent death of God and the (re)birth of nature on a barren earth.

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Begotten (1989) movie still: medium — An arid sandy terrain features multiple figures wrapped in loose, textured fabric garments. The subjects lie…Begotten (1989) movie still: wide — A dark rocky terrain features a long corrugated pipe extending toward the camera. A lone human silhouette stands…Begotten (1989) movie still: medium — A stark black-and-white landscape featuring an upright wooden coffin in an open field. A pregnant woman stands…Begotten (1989) movie still: fullbody — A rugged outdoor area covered with dark, jagged stones and debris. An unclothed person lies flat on their…Begotten (1989) movie still: establishing — A grainy grey field meets a solid black horizontal line at the bottom. A thin, dark, slightly irregular…Begotten (1989) movie still: fullbody — A person stands in the corner of a room with weathered, stained walls. The subject is positioned facing…Begotten (1989) movie still: medium — Two figures stand together in a bright, desaturated, and grainy outdoor environment. The subjects remain…Begotten (1989) movie still: closeup — A low-resolution, high-noise frame depicting a shadowy figure in an unknown, dark space. The figure is…Begotten (1989) movie still: closeup — An abstract, high-contrast monochrome image shows a dark, indistinct shape against bright white space. The…Begotten (1989) movie still: wide — A dense forest with tall trees lines a narrow path covered in leaves. A lone figure dressed in white stands on…Begotten (1989) movie still: fullbody — Four figures in robes stand as silhouettes against a bright, grainy night sky. The subjects are arranged in…Begotten (1989) movie still: closeup — A low-angle view shows the rough, dark roots of a tree emerging from soil. Sharp black shadows contrast…Begotten (1989) movie still: establishing — A dense cluster of tall, thin trees occupies a rugged and overgrown clearing. No people are visible…Begotten (1989) movie still: establishing — A grainy black and white view of the uneven, dusty lunar surface. The terrain consists of dark volcanic…Begotten (1989) movie still: medium — A bright, overexposed outdoor landscape with heavy grain texture throughout the frame. Two dark silhouettes of…Begotten (1989) movie still: establishing — A dark, textured surface of water reflects a bright source of light from above. The surrounding…

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