

Alchemical Furnace
Jan Svankmajer, at 85 years of age, is one of the most prominent artists of European cinema. His work has inspired and guided generations of directors, and represents a sharp and merciless exploration of human nature which is entirely unique. When he decided to retire from filmmaking after "Insect" (2018), his producer suggested that the creative processes which ferment within their company Athanor should be preserved on film. Over three years, the directors of this documentary followed the life of Jan Svankmajer, elucidating his artistic principles, as well as his collaboration with old friend and producer Jaromír Kallista. The film is also haunted by the memory of Eva Svankmajerová, his wife and creative partner, muse and inseparable other half. Playful and poetic, candid and with a touch of Czech humour, it is an ode to creation and to companionship.
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- English
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CzechiaCZ
- Digital / OTTJi.hlava International Documentary Film Festival28 Oct 2020
- Theatrical15+27 May 2021
JapanJP
- TheatricalG9 Aug 2025
NetherlandsNL
- PremiereInternational Film Festival Rotterdam26 Jan 2020
SlovakiaSK
- Theatrical1515 Oct 2020
South KoreaKR
- PremiereJeonju International Film Festival28 May 2020
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Alchemical Furnace was released on 15 October 2020.
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