The Games of Angels
Les jeux des anges
Synopsis
Animated short. Abstract forms in a setting evocative of a concentration camp created by the universe. Based on a series of paintings by the Polish artists and filmmaker Walerian Borowczyk, Les Jeux des Anges takes the viewer into a nightmarish and sinister labyrinth world. With images reminiscent of Bosch and Ernst and an abstract soundtrack the film evoke unspeakable horrors lurking at the heart Borowczyk's masterpiece. Borowczyk described the film himself as "A report on the city of angels."
Release History & Theatrical Window
Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival (French Speaking Region)
Festival / Special Debut
January 15, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Screenplay & Story
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Original Score
- Bernard Parmegiani
- Original Title
- Les jeux des anges
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Les Cinéastes Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walerian Borowczyk
Walerian Borowczyk
Bernard Parmegiani
Francis Pronier, Gérard Cox
Claude Blondel
Jacques Forgeot
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Forgeot
Producer
Walerian Borowczyk
Director
Claude Blondel
Editor
Bernard Parmegiani
Original Music Composer
Francis Pronier
Director of Photography
Gérard Cox
Director of Photography
Walerian Borowczyk
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Games of Angels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Games of Angels
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What is The Games of Angels about?
Animated short. Abstract forms in a setting evocative of a concentration camp created by the universe. Based on a series of paintings by the Polish artists and filmmaker Walerian Borowczyk, Les Jeux des Anges takes the viewer into a nightmarish and sinister labyrinth world. With images reminiscent of Bosch and Ernst and an abstract soundtrack the film evoke unspeakable horrors lurking at the heart Borowczyk's masterpiece. Borowczyk described the film himself as "A report on the city of angels."
Who directed The Games of Angels?
The Games of Angels was directed by Walerian Borowczyk.
Who stars in The Games of Angels?
The principal cast of The Games of Angels includes Not specified.
When was The Games of Angels released and how long is it?
The Games of Angels was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Games of Angels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Games of Angels was composed by Bernard Parmegiani.