Direction: Dara Birnbaum
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Dara Birnbaum. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 3
Damnation of Faust: Will-o'-the-Wisp (A Deceitful Goal) (S)
1985 · Documentary · 6 min. · United States
Direction Dara Birnbaum
Cast Mike Nolan
Synopsis Damnation of Faust: Will-o'-the-Wisp (A Deceitful Goal) (S) (1985) delves into the evolution of Marguerite, the central female figure in the Faust narrative. Through a series of fragmented "memory" images, meticulously crafted in the style of 19th Century Japanese art,...
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Evocation of Faust: Charming Landscape (S)
1987 · Documentary · 7 min. · United States
Direction Dara Birnbaum
Synopsis Evocation of Faust: Charming Landscape (S) (1987) is the concluding chapter of the Damnation of Faust trilogy, with a title that offers a stark contrast to its content. This documentary delves into the urban environment as a space where individuals...
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Damnation of Faust: Evocation (S)
1983 · Documentary · 10 min. · United States
Direction Dara Birnbaum
Synopsis Damnation of Faust: Evocation (S) (1983) delves into the intricate dynamics between youthful play and the observant gaze of an adult. Set in a SoHo playground, this segment of the trilogy employs "found" footage to weave a narrative that transcends...
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