Laokoon (1970)

Genre : Animation, Science Fiction

Runtime : 12M

Director : Václav Mergl
Writer : Václav Mergl

Synopsis

Astronauts landing on an unknown planet are overcome with greed evoked by all-consuming amoebas transformed into gemstones. The greed kills the entire crew and the amoebas can take over their ship and eventually Earth. Among other techniques, Mergl uses animated xylographic illustrations and the film‘s uniqueness is underscored by its soundtrack.

Actors

Crews

Václav Mergl
Václav Mergl
Director
Boris Masník
Boris Masník
Animation
Jaroslav Pojar
Jaroslav Pojar
Animation
Kristína Tichá
Kristína Tichá
Animation
Zdeněk Bumba
Zdeněk Bumba
Production Manager
Jitka Kavalierová
Jitka Kavalierová
Editor
Jiří Kolafa
Jiří Kolafa
Original Music Composer
Vladimír Malík
Vladimír Malík
Director of Photography
Václav Mergl
Václav Mergl
Story
Václav Mergl
Václav Mergl
Screenplay
Václav Mergl
Václav Mergl
Art Direction

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