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The Alphabet (1968) | Criteria

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The Alphabet

United States • English • 1968 • 4m

Director

Animation Horror Avant-garde Shorts

Synopsis

This experimental short film presents a sick woman's nightmare involving living representations of the alphabet.

Synopsis

This experimental short film presents a sick woman's nightmare involving living representations of the alphabet.

Credits

Crew

DirectorDavid Lynch

WriterDavid Lynch

CinematographerDavid Lynch

EditorDavid Lynch

ProducerH. Barton Wasserman

Cast

Peggy Reaveyas Girl