The Seal (1955)

Inspired by the 1928 experimental film by Robert Florey and Slavko Vorkapich, The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra, this amateur short is the story of a man who spends his entire life under the thumb of anonymous bureaucrats. The titular seal adorns everything in life, from birth to death, in a criticism of bureaucracy and power over the individual, in a film that makes stylistic references to silent cinema.

Director: Dušan Makavejev
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
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Editing: Marko Babac
Production: Kino Klub Beograd
Country: Yugoslavia
Language: Serbo-Croatian
Original Language: sh
More Films by Director: Dušan Makavejev
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Seal about?
Inspired by the 1928 experimental film by Robert Florey and Slavko Vorkapich, The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra, this amateur short is the story of a man who spends his entire life under the thumb of anonymous bureaucrats. The titular seal adorns everything in life, from birth to death, in a criticism of bureaucracy and power over the individual, in a film that makes stylistic references to silent cinema.
Who directed The Seal?
The Seal was directed by Dušan Makavejev.
Who stars in The Seal?
The Seal stars Jovan Ćirilov, Mila Radosavljević.
How long is The Seal?
The Seal has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is The Seal?
The Seal is a Drama film.
Where was The Seal produced?
The Seal was produced in Yugoslavia.