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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Aleksander Walijewski) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Yellow Veil Pictures is a New York City and Los Angeles-based film sales and distribution company focusing exclusively on boundary pushing genre cinema, seeking to highlight filmmakers who exist on the cusp of commercial and arthouse cinema.

Józef visits his dying father at a remote mental institutions, where time itself doesn’t seem to exist, and the line between dreams and memories become indistinguishable.

Adapted from a selection of short stories from Polish-jewish writer Bruno Schultz, Wojciech J. Has’s masterpiece of surrealist Polish cinema is a phantasmagoric look at the collective trauma of the Holocaust.

directed by: Wojciech Has
starring: Jan Nowicki, Tadeusz Kondrat, Irena Orska, Halina Kowalska, Gustaw Holoubek
1973 / 124 min / 1.85:1 / Polish DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

Region A Blu-ray
Introduction Notes on The Hourglass Sanatorium by Annette Insdorf, Film Professor at Columbia University, and author of books including "Intimations: The Cinema of Wojciech Has"
Post Screening Notes on The Hourglass Sanatorium by Annette Insdorf
Discussion on The Hourgalss Sanatorium with Sebastian Smoliński, Film Critic
Written Essay by Samm Deighan, writer
Written Essay by Annette Insdorf
English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.7715735 / 5 from 197 reviews.

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Review highlights

"Incredible movie, beautiful transfer, wonderful packaging and extras." — Cesare G.
"Beautiful film with an excellent transfer of one of Has’ best works" — Małgorzata M.
"Cold War era Polish films have grown into some of my favorites with their unique vibe and cinematography." — Mike L.

Reviews

Dreamlike and visually unforgettable

"A breathtaking surreal fantasy that feels like wandering through a living dream. Every frame is filled with remarkable imagery, and the restoration captures its rich textures and atmosphere beautifully."

— Thomas L. (5/5)

The Hourglass Sanatorium is visionary

"The Hourglass Sanatorium is visionary cinema, filled with surreal imagery, incredible sets, and unforgettable compositions. The restoration looks beautiful and brings out the richness of its dreamlike visual world. The edition arrived safely and was well protected during shipping. An essential release for anyone interested in imaginative and unconventional filmmaking."

— Luis C. (5/5)

Hourglass Sanitorium

"This movie makes me feel like i have alzheimers, I love it. I've really enjoyed all VinSyn's/partner labels Eastern European releases. I hope more are coming. I had only every been able to find a really scrappy YouTube version of this before getting the bluray. Looks fantastic."

— Aaron A. (5/5)

One of the most trippy films I've seen

"Took a gamble on this and Has' Saragossa Manuscript and happy I did so. This is an absolute joy for anyone who adores the truly strange as this has just about everything genre wise. A man visits his father in a Sanatorium and begins a journey through his mind as he searches for his father while battling his memories, dreams and nightmares. It's almost like a twisted version of Monty Python in it's structure but with zero comedy and a ton of desperation for a majority of the sequences. The ending wraps things up in a fairly solid way considering the sheer scope this film attempts to fit in two hours. A thoroughly great but of European cinema that is well worth a try at watching. It's not for everyone but if you like something out of the box, then this and Manuscript are for you."

— Cody B. (5/5)

Excellent Release

"Beautifully restored, so glad the photography gets the right boutique treatment here. The Has Trilogy YVP put out is fantastic!"

— Eli O. (5/5)

Hourglass sanitorim

"I wish there was more in terms of extras but the film itself is great"

— Gus T. (4/5)

"Very glad this got a physical release. The cover art is eye catching and the reversible cover is a nice touch. The transfer is also quite good, which is great considering this film has some great visuals."

— Alec (5/5)

blind buy

"grabbed a copy before it sold out, looling forward to checking it out"

— Carl R. (5/5)

I can't begin to explain

"I can't begin to explain it, but I enjoy watching it every few years trying to find out."

— Alec N. (5/5)

Immaculate-looking film

"Beautiful restoration, absolutely gorgeous movie. Stunning sets, photography, and costumes."

— Tony H. (5/5)