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Jan Švankmejer, alchemist of the surreal the world renowned master of animation

Title
Jan Švankmejer, alchemist of the surreal [videorecording] : the world renowned master of animation / IFEX Films.
Portion of title
Alchemist of the surreal World renowned master of animation
Format
Videocassette
Edition/Version
Collector's ed.
Published/Produced
New York, NY : IFEX International Video : Kino on Video, c1990.
Description
1 videocassette (80 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 1/2 in.
System details
VHS.
Local Notes
Gift from Jerry and Phyllis McCullough.
Language
In Czech with some English subtitles.
Summary
Eight works of the master Czech animator showing his use of a wide assortment of techniques and crafts.
Contents note
  • Dimensions of dialogue (1982, 12 min.)
  • The last trick (1964, 12 min.)
  • Punch and Judy (1966, 8 min.)
  • Et cetera (1966, 8 min.)
  • Jabberwocky (1971, 14 min.)
  • Ossuary (10 min.)
  • Leonardo's diary (12 min.)
  • Pendulum, pit and hope (1990, 15 min.).
Notes
Title from container. Cassette label has running time as 60 min. Titles not listed on container: Ossuary, Leonardo's diary, Pendulum, pit and hope. On cassette label: Kino on Video.
Subject headings
Surrealism in motion pictures. Animation (Cinematography) Animated films. Trick photography. Experimental films.
Other contributors
Švankmajer, Jan, 1934- International Film Exchange. IFEX International Video Kino International Corporation.
Other titles
Dimensions of dialogue. Last trick. Punch and Judy. Et cetera. Jabberwocky. Ossuary. Leonardo's diary. Pendulum, pit and hope.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Auxiliary Library Facility
Call Number
PN1997.5 .J362 1990
Location
Auxiliary Library Facility - Media Item (restricted use)