The Calligrapher
Synopsis
With harpsichord music in the background, a dandy, seated at a table, plucks a quill pen from a ceiling full of them above him, dips it in ink, thinks, then draws a straight line down the page in front of him, out of which sprout six more quill pens, each held by a hand. The calligrapher moves all the hands and pens in unison, drawing an elaborate feathered wing, which comes to live, peeling off the page, and, now a quill pen, slips in to his hand. He tucks it behind his left ear.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay
- Original Score
- Olga Neuwirth
- Original Title
- The Calligrapher
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay
Olga Neuwirth
Keith Griffiths
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Quay
Director
Stephen Quay
Director
Keith Griffiths
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Calligrapher.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Calligrapher
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What is The Calligrapher about?
With harpsichord music in the background, a dandy, seated at a table, plucks a quill pen from a ceiling full of them above him, dips it in ink, thinks, then draws a straight line down the page in front of him, out of which sprout six more quill pens, each held by a hand. The calligrapher moves all the hands and pens in unison, drawing an elaborate feathered wing, which comes to live, peeling off the page, and, now a quill pen, slips in to his hand. He tucks it behind his left ear.
Who directed The Calligrapher?
The Calligrapher was directed by Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay.
Who stars in The Calligrapher?
The principal cast of The Calligrapher includes Not specified.
When was The Calligrapher released and how long is it?
The Calligrapher was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Calligrapher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Calligrapher was composed by Olga Neuwirth.