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The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer
An intricate, multi-layered exploration of the aesthetic and philosophical aspects of Švankmajer's animated films.
Animation & Artists Moving Image 1984 14 mins
Director: Brothers Quay
Overview
Made in 1984 when Švankmajer was barely known outside of his home country, producer Keith Griffiths embarked on a mission to explore his work, with its deep routes in art history, surrealism and Gothic literature.
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