Dimensions of Dialogue (1983)

Three surreal depictions of failures of communication that occur on all levels of human society.

Director:

Jan Svankmajer

Writer:

Jan Svankmajer

3 wins.

Storyline

A three-part depiction of various forms of communication. 'Factual Discussion' depicts three heads (made up of fruit, kitchen utensils and writing implements respectively) endlessly devouring and regurgitating each other. 'Passionate Discourse' shows two clay figures romantically intertwined, and the problems with dealing with the end product of their passion, while 'Exhaustive Discussion' shows two animated heads playing a bizarre variant of the old scissors-paper-stone game.

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Plot Keywords:

award winning film | communication | surreal | stop motion animation | symbolism | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Comedy | Fantasy

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Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Jan Svankmajer: The Complete Short Films (2007)

User Reviews

from near reality

The mix of creepy animation and clear - precise message is the main virtue of this not ordinary animation , reflecting impressive rich animation, fair requisitorium and the great use of ordinary materials and clay for remind old truths , too easy to ignore but defining us. Short, impossibility of dialogue in three admirable . examples.

Details

Country:

Czechoslovakia

Language:

Czech

Release Date:

1983 (Czechoslovakia)

Also Known As:

Возможности диалога

Company Credits

Production Co:

Krátký Film Praha

Technical Specs

Runtime:

12 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1