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The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer 12 rating

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 and Keith Griffiths

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.