Jan Švankmajer: The Complete Short Films
Synopsis
Featuring all 26 entries in the official filmography, this is the world's first complete DVD edition of the short films by the legendary Czech Surrealist filmmaker-animator Jan Švankmajer. Technically and conceptually astonishing in their own right, these films are also as remarkable for their philosophical consistency as for their frequently mind-boggling imagery. This package also includes a bonus short, Johanes Doktor Faust (1958), the longer cut of 'The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer' with a new introduction by the Quay Brothers, the documentary Les Chimeres des Švankmajer (2001), interviews with Jan and Eva Švankmajer and examples of their work in other media. There's also a chance to see some Švankmajer special effects, created when he was banned from directing his own films.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Švankmajer
- Original Title
- Jan Švankmajer: The Complete Short Films
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 5h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Švankmajer
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Jan Švankmajer
Director
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What is Jan Švankmajer: The Complete Short Films about?
Featuring all 26 entries in the official filmography, this is the world's first complete DVD edition of the short films by the legendary Czech Surrealist filmmaker-animator Jan Švankmajer. Technically and conceptually astonishing in their own right, these films are also as remarkable for their philosophical consistency as for their frequently mind-boggling imagery. This package also includes a bonus short, Johanes Doktor Faust (1958), the longer cut of 'The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer' with a new introduction by the Quay Brothers, the documentary Les Chimeres des Švankmajer (2001), interviews with Jan and Eva Švankmajer and examples of their work in other media. There's also a chance to see some Švankmajer special effects, created when he was banned from directing his own films.
Who directed Jan Švankmajer: The Complete Short Films?
Jan Švankmajer: The Complete Short Films was directed by Jan Švankmajer.
Who stars in Jan Švankmajer: The Complete Short Films?
The principal cast of Jan Švankmajer: The Complete Short Films includes Not specified.
When was Jan Švankmajer: The Complete Short Films released and how long is it?
Jan Švankmajer: The Complete Short Films was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 5h 13m.