Jan Švankmajer Movies

An eight-part animated portrait of various species, accompanied by a different style of music. The various parts are: Aquatilia (foxtrot), Hexapoda...

Two pieces of meat fall in love.

The age-old story of Don Juan, played by giant puppets.

Examines the human relationship with food by showing breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

A television adaptation of the memories of one of the first important Czech actors, Jindřich Mošna, about his difficult theatrical...

This wacky musical comedy builds on absurd ideas, parodic humour and many variously subverted references to famous...

A small, animated figure learns how to use a whip, a pair of wings and a house.

Švankmajer demonstrates the darkly humorous approach to life and politics which the Czech authorities at one time regarded as so subversive...

The original 54-minute documentary, as broadcast by Channel Four on 20 June 1984, after which the animated links by the Quay Brothers were recompiled...

The last moments of a creature made of fruits and vegetables.

Various objects are having a sunny outing together in the nature.

One of the best Czech composers of film soundtracks is often described as a genius of film scores. He was not afraid to experiment and the...

A man is trapped in a sinister flat, where nothing seems to obey the laws of nature.

An astonishing array of paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, objects and materials fill room after room - but this is not a museum open to the...

Experimental documentary about Japanese experimental musician Otomo Yoshihide. Includes interviews with multiple musicians, artists, and writers as...

Jan Svankmajer, at 85 years of age, is one of the most prominent artists of European cinema. His work has inspired and guided generations of...