Shells and Rushes (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Shells and Rushes is a notable film directed by Sharon Couzin, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. "The lush and mysterious realm evoked by SHELLS AND RUSHES recalls the uncanny eclecticism of the surrealists. Strange, flesh-like sea shells, restlessly turning and quivering; enigmatic allusions to classical mythology, such as the Birth of Venus and Leda and the Swan; and paradoxical uses of positive and negative space variously bring to mind Man Ray, Dali and Cornell. But Couzin's film creates its own rich, secretive world and provides its own astonishing pleasures. Accompanied by an otherworldly soundtrack of ancient throat-singing, this deftly edited film is by turns seductive, humorous and serene." – Rafael Wang
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shells and Rushes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shells and Rushes page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shells and Rushes (1987)?
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- Is Shells and Rushes worth watching?
- Shells and Rushes holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Shells and Rushes released?
- Shells and Rushes was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.