The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer: Prague's Alchemist of Film
1984 | 54 minutes | 6.0 ★ (1)
- 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.
- Release Date
20 June 1984
- DirectingStephen Quay
- Budget
$0.00
- Revenue
$0.00
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