A Game with Stones
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A Game With Stones (German: Spiel mit Steinen) is a nine-minute animated film by Czech animator Jan Švankmajer
. Made in 1965, it utilizes stop-motion animation.
of black and white. The use of old and antique objects reappears in many of the filmmaker's later works.
Jan Švankmajer
Jan Švankmajer is a Czech filmmaker and artist whose work spans several media. He is a self-labeled surrealist known for his surreal animations and features, which have greatly influenced other artists such as Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, the Brothers Quay, and many others.- Life and career :Jan...
. Made in 1965, it utilizes stop-motion animation.
Themes
The animator uses a motif of clocks and stones, accompanied by bizarre sounds and a xylophone/music box score. The film makes use of texture and pattern, with an emphasis on the dichotomyDichotomy
A dichotomy is any splitting of a whole into exactly two non-overlapping parts, meaning it is a procedure in which a whole is divided into two parts...
of black and white. The use of old and antique objects reappears in many of the filmmaker's later works.