An Anatomy of Melancholy
Synopsis
"An Anatomy of Melancholy" is a cinematic meditation on mortality which takes the form of a special anatomy book - one in the process of being made. As hand-drawn illustrations appear slowly and painfully on the pages of the book, showing us parts of a dissected human body, we witness both the act of creation and a testament to our own passing. Accompanying the simple but powerful images of the human body, we hear the words of Keats' Ode on Melancholy: "Ay, in the very temple of Delight. Veiled Melancholy has her sovran shrine..."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jo Ann Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Burton
- Original Score
- Thom Willems
- Original Title
- An Anatomy of Melancholy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Finetake Productions, Animate!, Arts Council of England, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jo Ann Kaplan
Robert Burton
Thom Willems
Dick Arnall
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Ann Kaplan
Director
Dick Arnall
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Anatomy of Melancholy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Anatomy of Melancholy about?
"An Anatomy of Melancholy" is a cinematic meditation on mortality which takes the form of a special anatomy book - one in the process of being made. As hand-drawn illustrations appear slowly and painfully on the pages of the book, showing us parts of a dissected human body, we witness both the act of creation and a testament to our own passing. Accompanying the simple but powerful images of the human body, we hear the words of Keats' Ode on Melancholy: "Ay, in the very temple of Delight. Veiled Melancholy has her sovran shrine..."
Who directed An Anatomy of Melancholy?
An Anatomy of Melancholy was directed by Jo Ann Kaplan.
Who stars in An Anatomy of Melancholy?
The principal cast of An Anatomy of Melancholy includes Fayida Jailler.
When was An Anatomy of Melancholy released and how long is it?
An Anatomy of Melancholy was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for An Anatomy of Melancholy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Anatomy of Melancholy was composed by Thom Willems.
Is An Anatomy of Melancholy based on a book or true story?
An Anatomy of Melancholy is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robert Burton".