Question 1

Why did Wojciech Has face an 8-year filmmaking ban after The Hourglass Sanatorium?

Accepted Answer

Communist authorities banned the film, but it was secretly sent to Cannes in film cans with false inscriptions, leading to Has being barred from making movies for 8 years.

Question 2

What unusual journey does Jozef undertake in The Hourglass Sanatorium?

Accepted Answer

Jozef visits a dilapidated sanatorium to see his father and embarks on a strange journey through many rooms that conjure worlds from his memories, dreams, and nightmares.

Question 3

What does the hourglass symbolize in the film's title according to Polish tradition?

Accepted Answer

The hourglass refers to its use as a symbol in obituaries and death notices among Poles.

Question 4

Which major film festivals has The Hourglass Sanatorium been featured at?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1973 and 2020, and the New York Film Festival in 1997 and 2020.

Question 5

Who plays Jozef's father in The Hourglass Sanatorium?

Accepted Answer

Tadeusz Kondrat plays Jakub, who is Jozef's father.

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