Overview
A shot of a Southern Belle waving to a group of tourists on a pleasure boat ride is looped, multiplied and then melted, creating psychedelic abstract images. “A paraphrasing of certain sections of the Tibetan Book of the Dead in motion picture terms.” - Harvard Film Archive. Originally ran 45 minutes, then was edited down to 30, then 20 minutes. Final version was simply entitled "Diploteratology" and runs 7 minutes, and is the most commonly shown version.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Bardo Follies?
Bardo Follies was directed by Owen Land.
Where was Bardo Follies produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in United States of America.
Bardo Follies Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Bardo Follies wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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