The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer: Prague's Alchemist of Film

1984 | 54 minutes | 6.0 ★ (1)

The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer: Prague's Alchemist of Film
  • 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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