The Torchbearer (S)
2005 · Movie · 25 min. · Czech Republic
The film follows the passage of an austere and silent figure in Greco-Roman armour through a castle resembling one of Piranesi's imaginary prisons, and inhabited by female statues who come to life and watch from the shadows
Direction Václav Svankmajer
Soundtrack Envoi
Screenplay Václav Svankmajer
Cinematography Václav Svankmajer
Original title Svetlonos (The Torchbearer) (S)
7.0
98 votes (FilmAffinity)
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