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15 Song Traits (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1965, 15 Song Traits is a notable film directed by Stan Brakhage, running about 31 minutes.

What it’s about. A series of individual portraits of friends and family, all interrelated in what might be called a branch growing directly from the trunk of SONGS 1 thru 14. On order of appearance: Robert Kelly, Jane and our dog Durin, our boys Bearthm and Rarc, daughter Crystal and the canary Cheep Donkey, Robert Creely and Michael McClure, the rest of our girls Myrrena and Neowyn, Angelo Dibenedetto, Ed Dorn and his family and Jonas Mekas (to whom the FIFTEEN SONG TRAITS is dedicated), as well as some few strangers, were the source of these TRAITS coming into being – my thanks to all... and to all who see them clearly (the Songs are a cycle of silent color 8mm films by the American experimental filmmaker Stan Brakhage produced from 1964 to 1969).

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, 15 Song Traits sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 15 Song Traits page.

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Where can I watch 15 Song Traits (1965)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 15 Song Traits change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 15 Song Traits worth watching?
15 Song Traits holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was 15 Song Traits released?
15 Song Traits was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.