Sanatorium pod klepsydra

Dec 12 1973 N/A 2h 4m
Drama, Fantasy, Horror

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

Plot

The film depicts its protagonist, Joseph (Jan Nowicki), traveling through a dream-like world, taking a dilapidated train to visit his dying father in a sanatorium. When he arrives at the hospital, he finds the entire facility is going to ruin and no one seems to be in charge, or even caring for the patients. Time appears to behave in unpredictable ways, reanimating the past in an elaborate artificial caprice.

Written by

Wojciech Has, Bruno Schulz

Directed by

Wojciech Has

Production Countries

Poland

Production Companies

Zespól Filmowy Silesia

Languages

Polski

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
5,327
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA