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Jan Švankmajer (born 4 September 1934 in Prague) is a Czech surrealist artist. His work spans several media. He is known for his surrealist animations and features, which have greatly influenced other artists such as Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, The Brothers Quay and many others. Švankmajer has gained a reputation over several decades for his distinctive use of stop-motion technique, and his ability to make surrealist, nightmarish and yet somehow funny pictures. His feature films also include live action to varying degrees.
8 October 2010
SPACES OF THE UNCONSCIOUS - FILM EVENING
Surviving Life (Theory and Practice)
Friday 8th October, 19:00 - 21:00
At the Anna Freud Centre
As a prelude to the Spaces of the Unconscious conference on Saturday 9th October, we are delighted to announce a special screening of Jan Švankmajer’s new film Surviving Life (Theory and Practice).
‘Eugene (Václav Helsus) leads a double life - married to Milada, he also dreams of the beautiful Evgenia (Klára Issová). Seeking to perpetuate his dream life, he goes to see a psychoanalyst, who attempts to provide an ongoing interpretation of his experiences. On the wall are portraits of Freud and Jung, which become animated, alternately applauding, disapproving or fighting over her’.
The screening has been authorised by Jan Švankmajer and will be introduced by Krzysztof Fijalkowski (Norwich University College of the Arts)