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Begotten

★ 5.9(352)19911h 12m

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Good to know

Director: E. Elias Merhige
Release date: 1991-06-05
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: No Language
Budget: $33,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Theatre Of Material
Part of: The Begotten Cycle

Begotten — trailer

About Begotten

Begotten is a 1991 movie in the Fantasy and Horror genres, directed by E. Elias Merhige, starring Brian Salzberg, Donna Dempsey and Stephen Charles Barry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 352 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Begotten in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Brian Salzberg

God Killing Himself

Donna Dempsey

Mother Earth

Stephen Charles Barry

Son of Earth

Themes & keywords

nihilismnecrophiliapregnancyrazorgoresurrealismwoodsanthropologycrueltybrutalitytranscendencecaptureself mutilationdesolationepileptic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Begotten in Canada?+

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How long is Begotten?+

Begotten has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in Begotten?+

Begotten stars Brian Salzberg, Donna Dempsey and Stephen Charles Barry.

When did Begotten come out?+

Begotten is a 1991 movie directed by E. Elias Merhige.

What genre is Begotten?+

Begotten is Fantasy and Horror film.

Who directed Begotten?+

Begotten was directed by E. Elias Merhige.

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