Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (Rescheduled)
The journey of Josef, who arrives at a labyrinthine sanatorium in search of his dying father.
This is a rescheduled Filmbar event, as the Neue Galerie was closed on Monday, February 23 due to inclement weather conditions and the original screening date was cancelled. Ticket holders for February 23 were offered advance notice and priority access to join us on Monday, March 30. Please note that advance registration for the new date is required, even if you were registered for the original date.
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.