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The Sandman

20075mRich Ragsdale
IMDb 8.9

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A re-telling of ETA Hoffman's "The Sandman" as an exposition of how it inspired Freud's theory of "The Uncanny". Created in the style of early German Expressionist cinema (complete with visual references to Metropolis and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari) using both digital video and 35mm still photography, and combines live action with stop motion animation.

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What is The Sandman (2007) about?

A re-telling of ETA Hoffman's "The Sandman" as an exposition of how it inspired Freud's theory of "The Uncanny". Created in the style of early German Expressionist cinema (complete with visual references to Metropolis and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari) using both digital video and 35mm still photography, and combines live action with stop motion animation.

Who stars in The Sandman?

The Sandman stars Edan Gillen (Nathanael), Thomy Kessler (Sandman), Laura Nunez (Olympia). The film was directed by Rich Ragsdale.

How long is The Sandman?

The Sandman has a runtime of 5 min and premiered in 2007.

Is The Sandman worth watching?

The Sandman holds an IMDb rating of 8.9/10. Fans of Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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