In Absentia

Inspired by the writings of an institutionalised woman, this follows a figure obsessively sharpening pencils and writing letters while demonic presences inhabit adjacent realities. With music by Karlheinz Stockhausen.

Technical specifications

Category
Short films
Running time
19 min 15 sec
Country of production
United Kingdom
Publics
Young adults, Adults
Genres
Expérimental
Techniques
Puppets, Animated objects, Live action

Credits

Direction
Timothy QUAY, Stephen QUAY
Production
Keith GRIFFITHS (KONINCK STUDIOS)
Graphics
Stephen QUAY, Timothy QUAY
Sets
Stephen QUAY, Timothy QUAY
Animation
Stephen QUAY, Timothy QUAY
Camera
Stephen QUAY, Timothy QUAY
Music
Karlheinz STOCKHAUSEN
Editing
Stephen QUAY, Timothy QUAY
Role
Marlene KAMINSKY