Movie
Begotten
1991NR1h 12m5.9 / 10
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.
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Begotten opened in theaters June 5, 1991. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
Cast, crew and production details
About Begotten
Cast
Brian SalzbergGod Killing Himself
Donna DempseyMother Earth
Stephen Charles BarrySon of Earth
Credits
- Directed by
- E. Elias Merhige
- Written by
- E. Elias Merhige
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- The Begotten Cycle
- Budget
- $33K
Production
- Theatre Of Material
Themes
anthropologyavant gardebody horrorbrutalitycapturecrueltydesolationdisembowelmentdisgusteddisturbedepilepticexperimental filmfrightenedgore
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