Fantasy ·Horror · United States of America · 1991 · 1h 12m

Begotten

Begotten poster
Director
E. Elias Merhige
Cast
Brian Salzberg as God Killing Himself Donna Dempsey as Mother Earth Stephen Charles Barry as Son of Earth
Crew
E. Elias Merhige — Director of Photography Noëlle Penraat — Editor Evan Albam — Original Music Composer E. Elias Merhige — Screenplay E. Elias Merhige — Producer Harry Duggins — Costume Design
Tagline

The extraordinary first film from the director of Shadow of the Vampire

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Begotten — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
nihilismnecrophiliapregnancyrazorgoresurrealismwoodsanthropologycrueltybrutalitytranscendencecapture
Key Collaborators
E. Elias Merhige Director E. Elias Merhige Director of Photography Noëlle Penraat Editor Evan Albam Original Music Composer E. Elias Merhige Screenplay E. Elias Merhige Producer Harry Duggins Costume Design
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