“Darkness/Light/Darkness” is a 1989 Czech stop motion animated short film
written and directed by Jan Svankmajer. Short that since its release has
generated multiple debates among moviegoers about its apparent meaning.
Synopsis.
A human body gradually reconstructs itself as its various component parts
crowd themselves into a small room and eventually, after much experimentation,
sort out which part goes where.
What will you find?
An impeccable surrealist animation that satirizes the role played by man from
birth to death...
Availability.
Currently, “Darkness/Light/Darkness” is available online.
Upscaled version.
Cinematographic analysis (Premium).
