Narrated by alices disembodied lips, lewis carrolls prose is edged out like droplets and offers a pulsing rhythm to jan svankmajers stop animation masterpiece alice 1988. Apr 25, 2018 the characters of svankmajers alice neco z alenky jan svankmajers alice fka neco z alenky. A quiet young english girl named alice finds herself in an alternate version of her own reality after chasing a white rabbit. When alice follows the white rabbit into wonderland, so begins this dream expedition into the astonishing landscape of childhood, through many dangerous adventures, and ultimately to alice s trial before the king and queen. Jiri halek, ludek kopriva, mila myslikova avantgarde experimental foreign language film short film find this movie on. Alice, is a sinister adaptation of lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland 1865. The other roles, which are voiced by alice, are filled by an odd menagerie of animated clay. Alice 1988 was jan svankmajer s captivating feature debut, a combination of liveaction and animation inspired by lewis carrolls alice in wonderland, though heavily seasoned with the sinister tendencies of the east european surrealist. Jan svankmajers alice should be more considered a creative variation on a common set of characters than an actual adaptation of the book.
He is a selflabeled surrealist known for his animations and features, which have greatly influenced other artists such as terry gilliam, the brothers quay, and many others. Czech animator jan svankmajer has created a masterpiece of cinema, a strikingly original interpretation of lewis carrolls classic tale. Also released under the title alice, neco z alenky was nominated for the international fantasy film award. The bfi has put together a sumptuous collection of the czech surrealists endlessly experimental shorts. Out the window goes all of carrolls absurdist poetry.
When alice shrinks, the girl is played by an antique doll. Jan svankmajer celebrity profile check out the latest jan svankmajer photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Although it stays very true to the original story books, its the way that its presented that makes this movie so. Overview of alice, 1988, directed by jan svankmajer, with kristyna kohoutova, camilla power, at turner classic movies. Alice 1988 was jan svankmajers captivating feature debut, a combination of. Jan svankmajer, the czech master of animation, has fulfilled a lifetime ambition in this personal interpretation of lewis carrolls alice in wonderland. The film does not relate the legend of faustus accurately according to the original, instead borrowing and blending elements from the story. Jul 30, 2014 the czech jan svankmajer, who turns 80 later this year, is one of the greatest artists working in the film medium. Insects, is intercut with the creative process of the film itself and interviews with the actors about their dreams. Needless to say, towards the 40 minute mark i was losing interest and getting sort of bored. So, i bake some microwave popcorn and press play on the movie. Jan svankmajer neco z alenky aka something from alice.
Svankmajer, who has made short animated films for over 20 years but never before done a full length feature, has called alice a series of dialogues with childhood, or expeditions into. Alice is a 1988 dark fantasy film written and directed by jan svankmajer. Digitally restored from the original 35mm print, jan svankmajer s classic animated film alice is available in hd vod for the first time. Svankmajer s alice remains true to the absurdity of carrolls original, but bears the stamp of his own distinctive style and obsessions. The dark and surrealistic animated art of czech animator jan svankmajer gained international renown in 1983 when his work from the 1960s was shown in a retrospective at the annecy animation festival in france. See more ideas about jan svankmajer, stop motion and alice 1988. In this case, the poor alice, instead of finishing in a whimsical and colourful world, will be trapped in a profane taxidermic hell. She becomes surrounded by living inanimate objects and stuffed dead animals, and must find a way out of this nightmare no matter how twisted or odd that way. See more ideas about alice 1988, alice and jan svankmajer.
Its original czech title is neco z alenky, which means something from alice. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Aside from the poor narration in the english dub, the sound. Czech surrealist filmmaker jan svankmajer, who gained a reputation for his short subjects, makes his featurefilm debut with neco z alenky, a grotesque the white rabbit all dressed up. Sure, something like disneys alice in wonderland is probably more of an accurate representation of carrolls initial concept, but svankmaier adds an interesting twist that. My first entry in to jan svankmajer s world was with neco z alenky, a surreal take on alice in wonderland that drew me in instantly. Alice is a surreal, and totally bizarre adaptation of the lewis carroll wonderland classics.
Alice 1988 was jan svankmajer s captivating feature debut, a combination of liveaction and animation inspired by lewis carrolls alice in wonderland, though heavily seasoned with the sinister tendencies of the east european surrealist animation tradition starewicz, borowczyk, lenica et al. The first full length film by the irreplaceable czeck animatordirector jan svankmajer, alice is filled with stunning visuals although, as with most of svankmajer s work, these visuals do not always produce delight in the viewer. It is a loose adaptation of lewis carrolls first alice book, alice s adventures in wonderland 1865, about a girl who follows a white rabbit into a bizarre fantasy land. The first full length film by the irreplaceable czeck animatordirector jan svankmajer, alice is filled with stunning visuals although, as with most of svankmajer s work, these visuals do. Alice neco z alenky 1988 is the surreal story of alice in wonderland mingled with the twisted components of an experimental film. Jan svankmajers alice released on dvd the new york times. Fantasy adventure comedy horror czechoslovakia english dub colour 94min w kristyna kohoutova dir. After a background in black theater and puppetry, he made exclusively short films since the early sixties right up to the late eighties roughly half his working life becoming an undisputable master of the form. Czech surrealist filmmaker jan svankmajer, who gained a reputation for his short. Alice 1988 adventure, animation, fantasy, horror, thriller usa. It is a loose adaptation of lewis carrolls first alice book, alices adventures in wonderland 1865, about a girl who follows a white rabbit into a bizarre fantasy land. With anne consigny, alain fromager, denis manuel, nadia mourouzi.
A fantastic film, very true to the spirit of the original book. The film combines animation, puppetry, and live action to evoke a fantasylike quality while distorting these elements to create an ominous atmosphere. Amateur actors rehearsing pictures from the insects life. Alice is a 1988 czech surrealist fantasy film by jan svankmajer. The attention to detail in both the animation and composition of shots, which favors extreme closeups, and an almost fetishistic obsession with the cracks and. Nobody who has seen even one of svankmajer s shorts is likely to doubt that the czech surrealist would make the definitive version of lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland.
Edgar, try to outdo each other in performing elaborate magic tricks, leading to a violent ending. Svankmajer received his education at the school of applied art and in the puppetry department of the academy of performing arts. Jan svankmajer the complete short films 5 out of 5 stars. Jan svankmajer a surreal adaptation of lewis carrolls childrens classic alice in wonderland, the film stars kristyna kohoutova as alice, the only human character in the film. Jan svankmajer ne vous dit peutetre rien, et cest normal. Feb 7, 2018 is a 1988 dark fantasy film written and directed by jan svankmajer. The film combines live action with stop motion animation, and is distinguished by its dark and uncompromising production design. Inspired by but not a straight adaptation of lewis carrolls classic wonderland story, alice is a dark, haunting, disturbing, and utterly brilliant film and one that is definitely not for children. I still think svankmajer made the best alice remake, amazing director. May 18, 2014 kristyna kohoutova in two images from alice, a 1988 film by the czech animator jan svankmajer. Shop jan svankmajer s alice bluray 1988 at best buy. Jan svankmajer, czech surrealist artist, puppeteer, animator, and filmmaker known for his dark reimaginings of wellknown fairy tales and for his avantgarde use of three dimensional stopmotion coupled with liveaction animation. Alice 1988 aka neco z alenky english dub full movie w.
This is alice jan svankmajer, 1988 by som joguines on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The best movies directed by jan svankmajer flickchart. Dec 05, 2011 surreal, grotesque and censorbaiting, jan svankmajer s films have been getting him into trouble for years. Alice appears to be in her bedroom when a taxidermically stuffed rabbit comes to life and breaks out of its glass case. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the content this blog produces you can always follow so youll get notified when something new drops. His featurelength liveactionanimated version of lewis carrolls alice 1988 is a good example of svankmajer s work as is his 1996 film spiklenci slasti. The czech jan svankmajer, who turns 80 later this year, is one of the greatest artists working in the film medium. After watching neco z alenky, i immediately started looking for more material by jan svankmajer, and i came across this little short animation which blew my mind out of the water.
Jan svankmajer brings the story to life through beautiful use of stopmotion and bizarre, unorthodox props. See more ideas about jan svankmajer, film stills, tool music. Alice neco z alenky this is actually a full length movie by jan svankmajer. Monkey punchs alice 1991 full movie download full hd. Watch alice, the czech animated film by jan svankmajer fandor. Jun 05, 2018 a comparative analysis of alice in wonderland 1951 and svankmajers alice 1989. Digitally restored from the original 35mm print, jan svankmajers classic animated film alice is available in hd vod for the first time.
The film uses a mix of cutout animation from photographs and liveaction segments, and tells the story of a married man who lives a double life in his dreams, where he is married to another woman. The movies czech title, neco z alenky, translates as something from alice. Jan svankmajer biography, movie highlights and photos. If you are not familiar with the works of svankmajer, then its high time you get acquainted, and this is just the film to do it with. She did the narration and delivered the whole dialogue for the each. Jan svankmajer neco z alenky aka something from alice 1988 jun 25 svankmajer is probably one of the worlds best kept creative secrets, unfortunately. Jonathan jones meets him in prague mon 5 dec 2011 16. An unsettling adaptation alice, stop motion version of alice in wonderland. In this, his first full length movie, svankmajer s embraces the episodic nature of carrolls story and makes it seem surprising again in spite of its familiarity.
Oct 22, 2014 full movie alice 1988 by jan svankmajer alice in wonderland inspired movie by jan svankmajer. Years ago i was hunting for the movie and got it on vhs, but now its available on dvd. Alice 1988 aka neco z alenky no english subtitles youtube. It merges liveaction footage with stopmotion animation and includes puppetry and claymation. Full movie alice 1988 by jan svankmajer down the rabbit. It retells lewis carrolls first alice book, alice s adventures in wond.
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