The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer: Prague's Alchemist of Film (1984)
Overview
The original 54-minute documentary, as broadcast by Channel Four on 20 June 1984, after which the animated links by the Quay Brothers were recompiled as a separate short.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.618 |
Directed By
Stephen Quay
Timothy Quay
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