

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.
- Runtime
- 0h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stan Brakhage
- Budget
- $120
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Desistfilm: quick answers
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?
None is listed for Desistfilm. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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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.