Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979-2003
Synopsis
This two-disc set contains 13 of their classic short films in brand new restored and remastered editions, plus a collection of 'footnotes', including interviews, idents, alternative versions, unreleased pilot projects and more. The Quays were extensively involved with the preparation of these DVDs, personally supervising the transfers and menus designs, recording commentaries on selected titles, and contributing an illustrated video introduction. Disc one: Films The Cabinet of Jan Svankmajer (1984) The Unnameable Little Broom (1985) Street of Crocodiles (1986) Rehearsals for Extinct Anatomies (1987) Stille Nacht I-IV The Comb (1990) Anamorphosis (1991) In Absentia (2000) The Phantom Museum (2003) Disc two: Footnotes BFI Distribution ident (1991) Introduction by the Quay Brothers (2006) Nocturna Artificialia (1979) The Calligraphies (1991) The Summit (1995) The Falls (excerpt) (1980) Archive Interview (2000)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay
- Original Title
- Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979-2003
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Quay
Director
Timothy Quay
Director
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What is Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979-2003 about?
This two-disc set contains 13 of their classic short films in brand new restored and remastered editions, plus a collection of 'footnotes', including interviews, idents, alternative versions, unreleased pilot projects and more. The Quays were extensively involved with the preparation of these DVDs, personally supervising the transfers and menus designs, recording commentaries on selected titles, and contributing an illustrated video introduction. Disc one: Films The Cabinet of Jan Svankmajer (1984) The Unnameable Little Broom (1985) Street of Crocodiles (1986) Rehearsals for Extinct Anatomies (1987) Stille Nacht I-IV The Comb (1990) Anamorphosis (1991) In Absentia (2000) The Phantom Museum (2003) Disc two: Footnotes BFI Distribution ident (1991) Introduction by the Quay Brothers (2006) Nocturna Artificialia (1979) The Calligraphies (1991) The Summit (1995) The Falls (excerpt) (1980) Archive Interview (2000)
Who directed Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979-2003?
Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979-2003 was directed by Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay.
Who stars in Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979-2003?
The principal cast of Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979-2003 includes Not specified.
When was Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979-2003 released and how long is it?
Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979-2003 was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 4h 15m.