Spark of Being
Genres
Overview
Spark of Being, a close adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel Frankenstein, explores the thematic interchangeability of three of the novel’s characters: the Captain, the Doctor, and the Creature. Spark of Being, which, as with all of Morrison's films, is dialogue-free, features Frank Hurley's original footage of Ernest Shackleton’s fated Antarctic expedition, along with a range of footage from other sources.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
68 min
Release Date
2010-11-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.4
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