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The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer: Prague's Alchemist of Film(1984)
Status: Released
Date: 1984-06-20
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Time: 0h 54m
Overview:
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 as a separate short.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Large Door Ltd.
Movie: The Cabinet of Jan Švankmajer: Prague's Alchemist of Film
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