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The Oracle

January 1, 1993 1h 10m

Originally released in 1993. The Oracle is a drama film. directed by Antero Alli. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Art Janette, Kathryn Rice, and Marzee Crum

Synopsis

Set in Port Townsend, San Francisco, and the "bardo terrains of the soul realm," this promising 70-minute debut feature (shot in Hi-8 and 3/4" video and Super 8 film) is a visionary exploration of an elderly bedridden man's interior journey toward death and beyond. It's also a sometimes humorous, sometimes heartrending portrayal of his family's changing perceptions of the process of death. It follows the final day in the life of an elderly patriarch who has lapsed into an intermittent coma. As he dies, his son returns home to visit the family, where he unexpectedly participates in an ancient ritual of ancestral origins.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1993 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ParaTheatrical ReSearch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Oracle about?

Set in Port Townsend, San Francisco, and the "bardo terrains of the soul realm," this promising 70-minute debut feature (shot in Hi-8 and 3/4" video and Super 8 film) is a visionary exploration of ...

Who directed The Oracle?

The Oracle was directed by Antero Alli.

How long is The Oracle?

The Oracle has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was The Oracle released?

The Oracle was released on January 1, 1993 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Oracle?

The main cast of The Oracle includes Art Janette, Kathryn Rice, Marzee Crum, Camille Hildebrandt, Joel Gilman.