Direction: R. Bruce Elder

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Synopsis The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1979) is a documentary that compiles journal entries from the years 1976 to 1978. The film features a series of Kodak snapshots captured during international travels and everyday life at home. It offers fleeting glimpses...

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Synopsis Sweet Love Remembered (S) (1980) delves into the profound and intricate nature of love, drawing inspiration from the philosophical insights of Freud and Nietzsche. The documentary explores the human desire to unite and the transformative power of love, examining how...

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Cast R. Bruce Elder · James D. Smith

Synopsis Consolations (Love Is an Art of Time) Part 1: The Fugitive Gods (1988) delves into the philosophical depths of existence, exploring the absence of knowledge of the Good as a form of madness. Set in an era where Being reveals...

Direction R. Bruce Elder · Alexa-Frances Shaw

Synopsis Burying the Dead (Into the Light) (1993) delves into the profound and often unsettling exploration of mortality and the finite nature of existence. The documentary examines how the awareness of death shapes our understanding of life, highlighting the delicate balance...

Direction R. Bruce Elder · Alexa-Frances Shaw

Synopsis Et Resurrectus Est (1994) delves into the enigmatic world of near-death experiences (NDEs) and the profound transformations they can bring about in individuals. The documentary explores the accounts of people who have encountered the brink of death and returned with...

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Synopsis Eros and Wonder (2003) is a captivating exploration that seamlessly blends traditional and modern techniques. This documentary showcases a mesmerizing fusion where chemical alterations of images are intricately combined with electrical enhancements. The result is a breathtaking spectacle of vividly...

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Synopsis Crack, Brutal Grief (2000) is a deeply moving and unfiltered exploration of R. Bruce Elder's passions for history, media culture, psychology, technology, and the harsh realities of nature. This documentary serves as a visceral and metaphorical cry of anguish. The...

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Synopsis A Man Whose Life Was Full of Woe Has Been Surprised by Joy (1997) follows filmmaker Peter Elder as he transitions from his extensive 'The Book of All the Dead' series to initiate a new cycle, 'The Book of Praise.'...

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Synopsis Consolations (Love Is an Art of Time) Part 3: The Body and the World (1988) draws deep inspiration from Simone Weil's profound assertion, "Faith is the experience that the intelligence is enlightened by love." This philosophical documentary by Michael Elder...

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Synopsis Consolations (Love Is an Art of Time) Part 2: The Lighted Clearing (1988) delves into the essence of love and goodness, presenting a philosophical journey that is both introspective and evocative. This film, a profound exploration by Elder, intricately weaves...

Direction R. Bruce Elder

Cast Michael Cartmell · Robert Fothergill · Kristina Jones · David King

Synopsis Lamentations a Monument for the Dead World (1985) presents a cinematic journey reminiscent of Ezekiel's vision in the valley of dry bones, symbolizing a fresh start. Amidst the profound emotions of loss and deprivation, the film hints at the ultimate...