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The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973)
About this film
The Hourglass Sanatorium is a 1973 Polish drama film directed by Wojciech Jerzy Has, starring Jan Nowicki, Tadeusz Kondrat, Mieczysław Voit, Halina Kowalska and Gustaw Holoubek. It is also known as The Sandglass in English-speaking countries. It follows a young Jewish man named Józef who travels to a mystical sanatorium to visit his dying father. Upon arrival, he discovers a decaying facility where time behaves unpredictably, leading him through a dream-like exploration of his memories and experiences.
Directors & creators
Wojciech Jerzy Has
Subjects
horror, fantasy, drama, psychological themes, surrealism