Begotten is considered by Merhige himself as the start of an unofficial trilogy. There is a prologue to the intended second installment in the trilogy, which is the 14-minute short Din of Celestial Birds, which deals with evolution and premiered in 2006 on Turner Classic Movies, and was shot in similar visual fashion as Begotten.
Begotten

NR1h 12m5.61991

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The film Begotten is a surreal and visually striking portrayal of the demise of religion, humanity's exploitation of nature, and the bleakness of life's ultimate meaning.

Din of Celestial Birds

NR14m6.42006

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Explore the evolution of consciousness in the immersive experience that is Din of Celestial Birds.

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