Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass
Sanatorium pod Klepsydrą
Synopsis
Jozef embarks on a journey via a ghostly train to visit his dying father in a remote Galician sanatorium. Upon arrival, he discovers that the sanatorium exists in a realm where time is distorted—his father's death has not yet occurred, as time here lags behind the outside world by an undefined interval. Jozef's experiences become increasingly fragmented and dreamlike as he confronts various manifestations of his father, each representing different aspects of their relationship and his own psyche.
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Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-31
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tadeusz Janiszewski
Auctioneer/Narrator (voice)
Wioletta Kopańska
Auctioneer's Assistant/Chambermaid/Adela II (voice)
Andrzej Kłak
Jozef/Chimney Swiper (voice)
Leszek Bzdyl
Chimney Sweep/Horde (voice)
Robert Martyniak
Horde (voice)
Łukasz Łucjan
Horde (voice)
Marek Jasek
Horde (voice)
Allison Bell
Adela I (voice)
Zenaida Yanowsky
J (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 7, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay
- Original Score
- Timothy Nelson, Alfred Schnittke
- Original Title
- Sanatorium pod Klepsydrą
- Country of Origin
- Poland, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Koninck Studios, IKH Pictures Production, Instytut Adama Mickiewicza - Culture.pl, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay
Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay, Bruno Schulz
Timothy Nelson, Alfred Schnittke
Bartosz Bieniek
Timothy Quay, Stephen Quay
Krystyna Świeca, Kevin Griffiths, Mia Bays, Lucie Conrad, Izabela Kiszka-Hoflik
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Quay
Director
Stephen Quay
Screenplay
Timothy Quay
Director
Timothy Quay
Screenplay
Dorota Roqueplo
Costume Design
Krystyna Świeca
Producer
Lucie Conrad
Producer
Izabela Kiszka-Hoflik
Producer
Bartosz Bieniek
Director of Photography
Timothy Quay
Editor
Stephen Quay
Editor
Timothy Nelson
Original Music Composer
Alfred Schnittke
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass
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What is Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass about?
Jozef embarks on a journey via a ghostly train to visit his dying father in a remote Galician sanatorium. Upon arrival, he discovers that the sanatorium exists in a realm where time is distorted—his father's death has not yet occurred, as time here lags behind the outside world by an undefined interval. Jozef's experiences become increasingly fragmented and dreamlike as he confronts various manifestations of his father, each representing different aspects of their relationship and his own psyche.
Who directed Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass?
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass was directed by Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay.
Who stars in Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass?
The principal cast of Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass includes Tadeusz Janiszewski, Wioletta Kopańska, Andrzej Kłak, Leszek Bzdyl, Robert Martyniak.
When was Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass released and how long is it?
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass was composed by Timothy Nelson, Alfred Schnittke.
Is Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass based on a book or true story?
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bruno Schulz".