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Maska

2010 · 23 min
Directed by Stephen Quay · UK · British Cinema
Short filmAnimationFantasySci-Fi

Cast

Magdalena Cielecka

Credits

Written by: Stanislaw Lem Stephen Quay Timothy Quay
Cinematography: Stephen Quay Timothy Quay
Music: Krzysztof Penderecki
Editing: Stephen Quay
Produced by: Marlena Lukasiak Zbigniew Żmudzki

Plot

The movie is set in a technologically developed but, at the same time, feudal world. Beautiful Duenna was created in order to carry out certain mission.

Sinekatalog’s take

A feudal, technologically advanced world gives birth to a beautiful being made for a mission. The Quay brothers' dark, intricate style makes it a dense, mysterious puppet fantasy, aimed at fans of surreal animation.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (230 votes)
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