Prolific American filmmaker Stan Brakhage shot this 3-minute movie in 1990, already in the later stages of his career and life. He was divorced by his longtime wife Jane at this point already, but his style was just the same as always. lots of flickering, lots of color and the shots change so quickly that you have no idea what is happening. I did not know before watching these 180 seconds what Cathexis means and I don't know after watching it. I guess only Brakhage understand exactly what he tells here and what message he is sending. I generally do not like the director's approach to filmmaking. Lots of style over substance and this film is is no exception. Thumbs down.
Review of Glaze of Cathexis
