Desistfilm (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1954, Desistfilm is a drama film directed by Stan Brakhage, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Four young men and a young woman sit in boredom. She smokes while one strums a lute, one looks at a magazine, and two fiddle with string. The door opens and in comes a young man, cigarette between his lips, a swagger on his face. The young woman laughs. As the four young men continue disconnected activities, the other two become a couple. When the four realize something has changed, first they stare at the couple who have kissed and now are dancing slowly. The four run from the house in a kind of frenzy and return to stare. The power of sex has unnerved them.
Who’s in it. Desistfilm stars A. Austin, Robert Benson, Yvonne Fair and Lawrence Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Desistfilm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desistfilm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desistfilm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desistfilm (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desistfilm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desistfilm worth watching?
- Desistfilm holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desistfilm?
- Desistfilm stars A. Austin, Robert Benson, Yvonne Fair, Lawrence Jordan and Walter Newcomb.
- When was Desistfilm released?
- Desistfilm was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.