Fireworks
1947 · 14 min
Cast
Kenneth Anger Gordon Gray Bill Seltzer
Plot
A dissatisfied dreamer awakes, goes out in the night seeking a 'light' and is drawn through the needle's eye. A dream of a dream, he returns to bed less empty than before.
Sinekatalog’s take
Fireworks (1947) is a American short film directed by Kenneth Anger. It stars Kenneth Anger, Gordon Gray and Bill Seltzer. It runs 14 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (3,171 votes)
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