Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass
Film Screening

Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass

Feb 23 — Feb 23, 2026

The journey of Josef, who arrives at a labyrinthine sanatorium in search of his dying father.

Cancelled

Due to inclement weather conditions, the Neue Galerie is closed on Monday, February 23. If you booked a Filmbar ticket and have been impacted by this change in our hours, we apologize for the inconvenience. Program registrants have been contacted and issued a refund for purchased tickets.



Directed by The Quay Brothers (2024)
Polish; English subtitles. 76 min.

The first feature in 20 years by animation masters The Quay Brothers is inspired by the stories of Polish author Bruno Schulz (Street of Crocodiles). In a mixture of live action and breathtakingly intricate stop-motion puppetry, the film follows the journey of Josef, who arrives at a labyrinthine sanatorium in search of his dying father. Told in seven chapters corresponding with seven prophetic, mystical viewing lenses, the film bends objects, time, and dimensions as Josef navigates the realm between dreams and reality.

This screening is presented as part of the Winter/Spring 2026 Filmbar Series, “Clinical Studies.” Presented in conjunction with the special exhibition “Egon Schiele: Portrait of Dr. Erwin von Graff,” this Filmbar season explores an anxious modernity set against the backdrop of the sanatorium, where patients seeking a panacea are sometimes met with an experience that is far from restorative.