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Desistfilm

1954, English. Directed by Stan Brakhage.

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.

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0h 7m
Post-credits
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Language
English
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Released
1 January 1954
Country
United States of America
Written by
Stan Brakhage
Budget
$120
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Is Desistfilm worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Desistfilm?

Desistfilm runs 7 minutes (0h 7m).

Does Desistfilm have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is Desistfilm on?

Desistfilm isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1954. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Desistfilm?

If you liked Desistfilm, try A Corner in Wheat, The Human Voice, Hardball.

Who directed Desistfilm?

Desistfilm (1954) was directed by Stan Brakhage and stars A. Austin, Robert Benson, Yvonne Fair.

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