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The Sandman (2000) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2000 · 41 mins
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- Directed by
- Stephen Quay, William Tuckett
- Starring
- Alice Krige, Tamara Rojo, Zenaida Yanowsky, Heathcote Williams, Irek Mukhamedov, Luke Heydon
Collaborative dance film by the Brothers Quay and choreographer William Tuckett, loosely adapting works by E.T.A. Hoffmann. It showcases the Quays' signature motifs—automata, trompe‑l’œil effects, and intricate set pieces—accompanied by an elaborate sound design thought to be by Larry Sider. Online information is scarce, with only a brief Wikipedia entry.
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