The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973)

Cast

• Jan Nowicki - Józef
• Tadeusz Kondrat - Jakub
• Irena Orska - Józef's Mother
• Filip Zylber - Rudolf
• Halina Kowalska - Adela
• Gustaw Holoubek - Dr. Gotard
• Mieczysław Voit - Blind Conductor
• Bożena Adamek - Bianka
• Ludwik Benoit - Szloma
• Henryk Boukołowski - Fireman

Screenplay

• Roman Pytel (Script Consultant)
• Anatol Stern (Script Consultant)
• Bruno Schulz (Short Story)
• Wojciech Has (Screenplay)

Themes

Magical Realism and Wonders

Keywords

nightmare, daydream, strange, dreamlike

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hourglass Sanatorium about?

Jozef visits a dilapidated Sanatorium to see his father. Jozef undertakes a strange journey through the many rooms of the sanatorium, each which conjures worlds composed of his memories, dreams and nightmares.

Who directed The Hourglass Sanatorium?

The Hourglass Sanatorium was directed by Wojciech Has.

Who stars in The Hourglass Sanatorium?

The Hourglass Sanatorium stars Jan Nowicki, Tadeusz Kondrat, Irena Orska, Filip Zylber, Halina Kowalska, Gustaw Holoubek.

How long is The Hourglass Sanatorium?

The Hourglass Sanatorium has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).

What genre is The Hourglass Sanatorium?

The Hourglass Sanatorium is a Drama, Fantasy, Horror film.

Where was The Hourglass Sanatorium produced?

The Hourglass Sanatorium was produced in Poland.

What are the themes of The Hourglass Sanatorium?

The themes of The Hourglass Sanatorium include: Magical Realism and Wonders.