Laokoon (1970)
Astronauts landing on an unknown planet are overcome with greed evoked by all-consuming amoebas transformed into gemstones. The greed kills the entire crew and the amoebas can take over their ship and eventually Earth. Among other techniques, Mergl uses animated xylographic illustrations and the film‘s uniqueness is underscored by its soundtrack.
Director: Václav Mergl
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: January 1, 1970
Cast
Screenplay
- Václav Mergl (Story)
- Václav Mergl (Screenplay)
Music: Jiří Kolafa
Cinematography: Vladimír Malík
Editing: Jitka Kavalierová
Production: Krátký film Praha – Studio animovaných filmů
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Laokoon about?
- Astronauts landing on an unknown planet are overcome with greed evoked by all-consuming amoebas transformed into gemstones. The greed kills the entire crew and the amoebas can take over their ship and eventually Earth. Among other techniques, Mergl uses animated xylographic illustrations and the film‘s uniqueness is underscored by its soundtrack.
- Who directed Laokoon?
- Laokoon was directed by Václav Mergl.
- Who stars in Laokoon?
- Laokoon stars Jana Mikulová.
- How long is Laokoon?
- Laokoon has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Laokoon?
- Laokoon is a Animation, Science Fiction film.
- Where was Laokoon produced?
- Laokoon was produced in Czechoslovakia.