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Nymphlight (1957)

Movie ★ 5.5 8 min

Documentary

A short, avant-garde movie, starring twelve-year-old ballet student Gwen Thomas, Nymphlight is a lovely blend of fact and fiction, using Bryant Park at the New York Public Library as a stage set for the fantasy inclusion of a certain nymph. A meditation on an ephemeral day in the the life of a park shared by birds, the young and the old.

Joseph Cornell Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1957
Runtime
8 min
IMDb
tt0336937
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Frequently asked questions

What is Nymphlight about?
A short, avant-garde movie, starring twelve-year-old ballet student Gwen Thomas, Nymphlight is a lovely blend of fact and fiction, using Bryant Park at the New York Public Library as a stage set for the fantasy inclusion of a certain nymph. A meditation on an ephemeral day in the the life of a park shared by birds, the young and the old.
Who directed Nymphlight?
Nymphlight was directed by Joseph Cornell.
When was Nymphlight released?
Nymphlight is a 1957 documentary film.
Where can I watch Nymphlight?
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