Quay (film)
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Directed by | Christopher Nolan |
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Starring | Stephen Quay Timothy Quay |
Cinematography | Christopher Nolan |
Edited by | Christopher Nolan |
Music by | Christopher Nolan |
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Distributed by | Zeitgeist Films |
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Running time | 8 minutes[1] |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Quay is a 2015 British short documentary film composed, shot, edited, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan[2] about animators Stephen and Timothy Quay. The film premiered at the Film Forum theatre in New York City on 19 August 2015.
Cast
- Stephen Quayas himself
- Timothy Quayas himself
Production
Nolan had been an admirer of the Quay Brothers' work since coming across their films when they were originally screened on Channel 4 in the UK in the early 1990s. In addition to making a documentary about the inner workings of the brothers' studio, Nolan curated a theatrical tour called The Quay Brothers in 35mm, showcasing newly restored 35mm prints of the Quay's films In Absentia, The Comb and Street of Crocodiles.[3][4]
Reception
The programme and Nolan's short received critical acclaim, with
References
- ^ "Quay (U)". British Board of Film Classification. 5 September 2016. Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "Christopher Nolan's Next Film Is QUAY In 35mm". birthmoviesdeath.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "Christopher Nolan's next movie is a documentary short". Entertainment Weekly. 27 July 2015. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ "The Quay Brothers: a nightmarish inspiration for Christopher Nolan". The Guardian. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Why 'The Quay Brothers in 35mm' is One of Christopher Nolan's Greatest Accomplishments". Indiewire. 20 August 2015. Archived from the original on 21 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ "Explore the World of the Quay Brothers With a Spirited Doc From Christopher Nolan". The Village Voice. 18 August 2015. Archived from the original on 23 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
External links
- Quay at IMDb
- Quay at Rotten Tomatoes