Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (2025)

Cast

• Tadeusz Janiszewski
• Wioletta Kopańska
• Andrzej Kłak
• Leszek Bzdyl
• Robert Martyniak
• Łukasz Łucjan
• Marek Jasek

Screenplay

• Stephen Quay (Screenplay)
• Timothy Quay (Screenplay)
• Bruno Schulz (Novel)

Keywords

based on novel or book, sanatorium, time travel, surrealism, stop motion, hospital, train, adult animation, dark fantasy, literary adaptation, puppet film, live action and animation, subconscious, independent film

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass about?

Jozef embarks on a journey via a ghostly train to visit his dying father in a remote Galician sanatorium. Upon arrival, he discovers that the sanatorium exists in a realm where time is distorted—his father's death has not yet occurred, as time here lags behind the outside world by an undefined interval. Jozef's experiences become increasingly fragmented and dreamlike as he confronts various manifestations of his father, each representing different aspects of their relationship and his own psyche.

Who directed Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass?

Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass was directed by Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay.

Who stars in Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass?

Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass stars Tadeusz Janiszewski, Wioletta Kopańska, Andrzej Kłak, Leszek Bzdyl, Robert Martyniak, Łukasz Łucjan.

How long is Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass?

Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).

What genre is Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass?

Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass is a Animation, Fantasy, Drama, Horror film.

Where was Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass produced?

Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass was produced in Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America.