Athanor: The Alchemical Furnace (2020)

Original title

Alchymická pec

Directed by

Jan Daňhel, Adam Olha

Genre

documentary film

Country

Slovakia, Czech Republic

Runtime

1h 57m

Rated

15+

Elsewhere

IMDb

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

This documentary follows filmmaker Jan Svankmajer in his retirement, capturing his creative process and collaborations. It shows his partnership with producer Jaromir Kallista and reflects on the memory of his late wife. The film is a warm look at art and companionship over many years.

contemplativeintimatecandidplayfulpoeticgentlenostalgicaffectionate

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