The Fall of the House of Usher
Zánik domu Usherů
Synopsis
In this animated version of Edgar Allan Poe's story, a traveller arrives at the Usher mansion to find that the sibling inhabitants are living under a mysterious family curse. The brother's senses have become painfully acute, while his sister has become nearly catatonic.
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Mark Kermode reviews The Fall of the House of Usher (1980) | BFI PlayerOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-04-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Švankmajer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Švankmajer
- Original Score
- Jan Klusák
- Original Title
- Zánik domu Usherů
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Švankmajer
Jan Švankmajer, Edgar Allan Poe
Jan Klusák
Miloslav Špála
Helena Lebdušková
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Švankmajer
Director
Jan Švankmajer
Screenplay
Miloslav Špála
Director of Photography
Jan Klusák
Original Music Composer
Helena Lebdušková
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What is The Fall of the House of Usher about?
In this animated version of Edgar Allan Poe's story, a traveller arrives at the Usher mansion to find that the sibling inhabitants are living under a mysterious family curse. The brother's senses have become painfully acute, while his sister has become nearly catatonic.
Who directed The Fall of the House of Usher?
The Fall of the House of Usher was directed by Jan Švankmajer.
Who stars in The Fall of the House of Usher?
The principal cast of The Fall of the House of Usher includes Petr Čepek.
When was The Fall of the House of Usher released and how long is it?
The Fall of the House of Usher was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fall of the House of Usher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fall of the House of Usher was composed by Jan Klusák.