Ostensibly
1989, English. Directed by Rudy Burckhardt.
A collage film featuring dual narrations of Ashbery’s eponymous poem of the same name, with both Ashbery and Burckhardt appearing in in front of the camera.
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 1 January 1989
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Ostensibly runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
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Ostensibly isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ostensibly?
If you liked Ostensibly, try Very Nice, Very Nice, Naqoyqatsi, Drew: The Man Behind the Poster.
Who directed Ostensibly?
Ostensibly (1989) was directed by Rudy Burckhardt and stars Kia Christina Heath.