Direction: Keith Griffiths

Direction Timothy Quay · Stephen Quay · Keith Griffiths

Synopsis The Cabinet of Jan Svankmajer (S) (1987) unfolds in the enchanting city of Prague, where a peculiar puppet professor, equipped with metal pincers for hands and an open book as a hat, takes on a young boy as his student....

Direction Timothy Quay · Stephen Quay · Keith Griffiths

Synopsis This Unnameable Little Broom (S) (1987) follows the peculiar adventures of a puppet clad in red, residing in an unusual room with a missing wall. The puppet spends his time riding a tricycle and is surrounded by various gadgets. His...

Direction Keith Griffiths · Stephen Quay · Timothy Quay · Larry Sider

Synopsis Punch & Judy: Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy (1981) delves into the intriguing and often overlooked history of the classic Punch and Judy puppet show. This distinctive documentary, crafted by the Brothers Quay and Keith Griffiths, offers a unique perspective...

Direction Keith Griffiths · Stephen Quay · Timothy Quay

Cast Philip Bretherton · Phillip Cade · Denise Heinrich-Lane · Tom Hunsinger

Synopsis The Eternal Day of Michel de Ghelderode, 1898-1962 (1981) delves into the life and work of the renowned Flemish playwright through a creative lens, employing his signature techniques such as puppetry, masks, and a whimsical, carnivalesque atmosphere reminiscent of Breughel's...

Direction Keith Griffiths · Timothy Quay · Stephen Quay

Synopsis Janacek: Intimate Excursions (1983) is a captivating puppet film that delves into the musical genius of Leoš Janáček. This unique cinematic experience weaves together a visual narrative inspired by the composer's most renowned works, including excerpts from "Sinfonietta," "From the...