Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass 2025
Timothy Quay's hauntingly surreal *Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (2025)* follows Jozef as he travels aboard a spectral train to a remote Galician sanatorium, where time bends and his dying father's fate lingers just out of reach.
Director: Timothy Quay
Cast
Tadeusz Janiszewski
Wioletta Kopańska
Andrzej Kłak
Leszek Bzdyl
Robert Martyniak
Łukasz Łucjan
Marek Jasek
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (2025)* about?
Jozef takes a ghostly train ride to visit his dying father in a remote sanatorium, only to discover a place where time distorts and death hasn't yet arrived. As he navigates this eerie realm, his encounters with his father unravel into fragmented reflections of their relationship, blurring reality and memory.
Who directed *Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass*?
The film is directed by Timothy Quay, known for his visually stunning and surreal animation work that often explores themes of time and memory.
Who stars in *Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass*?
The cast includes Tadeusz Janiszewski, Wioletta Kopańska, Andrzej Kłak, Leszek Bzdyl, and Robert Martyniak.
Is *Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (2025)* worth watching?
With its ambitious blend of animation, fantasy, and horror, the film promises a unique and thought-provoking experience. While its unconventional style may not appeal to everyone, it delivers a haunting atmosphere and deep emotional resonance for those drawn to surreal storytelling.
How long is *Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass*?
The film runs for 73 minutes.
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About Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (2025) — A Dreamlike Descent into Grief and Time
Timothy Quay's hauntingly surreal *Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (2025)* follows Jozef as he travels aboard a spectral train to a remote Galician sanatorium, where time bends and his dying father's fate lingers just out of reach. Upon arrival, Jozef finds himself trapped in a nightmarish limbo, where reality fractures into a dreamscape of shifting memories and unresolved emotions. Each encounter with his father becomes a fragmented mirror of their tangled relationship, blurring the line between grief and hallucination. The film weaves together elements of animation, fantasy, and horror to explore themes of loss, time's cruel elasticity, and the inescapable weight of the past.
Shot in Quay's signature ethereal style, the movie immerses viewers in a world where every shadow and whisper feels charged with meaning. The sanatorium itself becomes a character—decaying yet alive, a place where time doesn't just slow down but unravels entirely. As Jozef grapples with the disorienting passage of moments that refuse to settle, the film becomes both a meditation on mortality and a visually stunning descent into the unconscious.
