Jan Svankmajer: film as puppet theatre
Conference paper
Frost, J. 2015. Jan Svankmajer: film as puppet theatre.
Authors | Frost, J. |
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Type | Conference paper |
Description | The Czech Surrealist Jan Svankmajer began his career as a puppeteer in Prague. His use of the puppet as a bridge between live action and stop-motion animation dominate his feature films and shorts. This paper explores his interest in the Czech marionette tradition combined with the myth of the Kabbalistic animation of the Golem; both part of the culture and folklore of Prague. For Svankmajer, animation is not merely a special effect but a tangible metaphor for manipulation. |
Year | 2015 |
Conference | 'Beyond the Frame' The Society for Animation Studies 27th Annual Conference |
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Deposited | 17 Jul 2015 |
Completed | Jul 2015 |
Output status | Unpublished |
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