The Games of Angels (1967)

The Games of Angels (1967) poster

Animated short. Abstract forms in a setting evocative of a concentration camp created by the universe. Based on a series of paintings by the Polish artists and filmmaker Walerian Borowczyk, Les Jeux des Anges takes the viewer into a nightmarish and sinister labyrinth world. With images reminiscent of Bosch and Ernst and an abstract soundtrack the film evoke unspeakable horrors lurking at the heart Borowczyk's masterpiece. Borowczyk described the film himself as "A report on the city of angels."

Director: Walerian Borowczyk
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Bernard Parmegiani
Cinematography: Francis Pronier, Gérard Cox
Editing: Claude Blondel
Production: Les Cinéastes Associés
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Keywords

labyrinth, journey, unsettling, enigmatic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Games of Angels about?
Animated short. Abstract forms in a setting evocative of a concentration camp created by the universe. Based on a series of paintings by the Polish artists and filmmaker Walerian Borowczyk, Les Jeux des Anges takes the viewer into a nightmarish and sinister labyrinth world. With images reminiscent of Bosch and Ernst and an abstract soundtrack the film evoke unspeakable horrors lurking at the heart Borowczyk's masterpiece. Borowczyk described the film himself as "A report on the city of angels."
Who directed The Games of Angels?
The Games of Angels was directed by Walerian Borowczyk.
How long is The Games of Angels?
The Games of Angels has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Games of Angels?
The Games of Angels is a Animation film.
Where was The Games of Angels produced?
The Games of Angels was produced in France.