Dimensions of Dialogue (Možnosti dialogu)

Dimensions of Dialogue (Možnosti dialogu) – Jan Svankmajer, 1982

Dimensions of Dialogue is one of the better known of Jan Svankmajer’s films and is an example of the finest animation I have ever seen. Svankmajer’s ability to animate is akin to Rembrandt van Rijn’s ability to paint. It consists of three parts: “Eternal Dialog”, “Passionate Dialog”, and “Exhausting Dialog”. As with most of Svankmajer’s work it is surreal, dark, humorous, and rich with meaning.