What is Begotten?
Begotten is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Fantasy, Horror.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 72 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 5, 1991
- Studios
- Theatre Of Material
- Genres
- Fantasy, Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~72 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Theatre Of Material
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Overview
Begotten is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Fantasy, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Theatre Of Material. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A silent, mythic horror depicting the violent death of God and nature’s rebirth.”
- Visually striking experimental storytelling
- Bold silent filmmaking
- Thought‑provoking mythic imagery
- No dialogue may alienate some viewers
- Intense, unsettling imagery
Watch it if you appreciate avant‑garde cinema and unsettling visual metaphors.
The film’s graphic, violent imagery and bleak tone make it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Begotten have dialogue?
The film contains no dialogue or text apart from its opening intertitles, making it entirely silent.
Who directed Begotten?
Begotten was directed by E. Elias Merhige.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as fantasy and horror.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Has Begotten received notable critical praise?
Critic Susan Sontag called it a “masterpiece” and presented it at the Berlinale.
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