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Quay Brothers' Stunning Comeback Film Premieres at Venice

8/1/2025

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The Quay Brothers make a stunning comeback with *Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass*, their first feature film in nearly two decades. This mesmerizing blend of live action and stop-motion puppetry, inspired by Bruno Schulz, takes viewers on a surreal journey through a haunting sanatorium. Catch its premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival before its theatrical release on August 29.

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The Quay Brothers make a stunning comeback with *Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass*, their first feature film in nearly two decades. This mesmerizing blend of live action and stop-motion puppetry, inspired by Bruno Schulz, takes viewers on a surreal journey through a haunting sanatorium. Catch its premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival before its theatrical release on August 29.