Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass
Released just last year. Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass is a animation/fantasy film. directed by Stephen Quay. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tadeusz Janiszewski, Wioletta Kopańska, and Andrzej Kłak
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 2025
9 months ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Koninck Studios
- IKH Pictures Production
- Instytut Adama Mickiewicza
- BFI
Frequently Asked Questions
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—...
Who directed Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass?
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass was directed by Stephen Quay.
How long is Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass?
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass released?
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass was released on April 11, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass?
The main cast of Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass includes Tadeusz Janiszewski, Wioletta Kopańska, Andrzej Kłak, Leszek Bzdyl, Robert Martyniak.