Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum)
Synopsis
A documentary on the subject of the collections of books, instruments and medical anomalies at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Mutter Museum housed there. This short film represents the first to be made by the internationally recognized Quay Brothers in the United States. While not a stop-motion animation film, a form for which the Quays are best known, the entire film is vibrantly constructed and 'animated'. Musical score by composer Tim Nelson and voice-over provided by Derek Jacobi.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay
- Original Score
- Timothy Nelson
- Original Title
- Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum)
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Budget
- $250
- Production Studios
- Atelier Koninck, Pro Bono Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay
Timothy Nelson
Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay
Edward Waisnis
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Quay
Director
Timothy Quay
Director
Timothy Nelson
Original Music Composer
Timothy Quay
Editor
Edward Waisnis
Producer
Stephen Quay
Editor
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What is Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum) about?
A documentary on the subject of the collections of books, instruments and medical anomalies at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Mutter Museum housed there. This short film represents the first to be made by the internationally recognized Quay Brothers in the United States. While not a stop-motion animation film, a form for which the Quays are best known, the entire film is vibrantly constructed and 'animated'. Musical score by composer Tim Nelson and voice-over provided by Derek Jacobi.
Who directed Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum)?
Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum) was directed by Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay.
Who stars in Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum)?
The principal cast of Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum) includes Derek Jacobi, Marie Fury, Emily Yates, Kathryn Fogel, Sean Mattio.
When was Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum) released and how long is it?
Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum) was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Through the Weeping Glass: On the Consolations of Life Everlasting (Limbos & Afterbreezes in the Mütter Museum) was composed by Timothy Nelson.