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Quay

Quay

Quay

Quay

We don’t try to emulate what’s outside our window, that’s the last thing we want to emulate.

2015•8m•

★6.1(68 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

In 2015, Christopher Nolan curated a selection of short films by the surrealist animators the Quay Brothers to be distributed as a touring 35mm presentation. The three films—"In Absentia" (2000), "The Comb" (1991) and "Street of Crocodiles" (1986)—were accompanied by this brief portrait of the brothers at work in their London studio.

Director

Christopher Nolan

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Main Cast

Stephen Quay

Stephen Quay

Self

Timothy Quay

Timothy Quay

Self

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Christopher Nolan

Production

Producer: Christopher Nolan
Producer: Andy Thompson

Music & Sound

Sound Mixer: Michael Babcock
Sound Recordist: Andy Thompson
Original Music Composer: Christopher Nolan

Cinematography

First Assistant Camera: Luke Selway
Director of Photography: Christopher Nolan

Editing

Color Timer: Mato
Editor: Christopher Nolan
Negative Cutter: Mo Henry

Art Direction

Decorator: Christopher Nolan

Visual Effects

Visual Effects: Vince Roth

Keywords

stop motionfilmmakingidentical twinshort filmفیلم کوتاهکوآیکوای

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "We don’t try to emulate what’s outside our window, that’s the last thing we want to emulate."

#2

The film grossed $51.9K at the box office.

#3

The film was directed by Christopher Nolan.

#4

The score was composed by Christopher Nolan.

#5

Cinematography was handled by Christopher Nolan.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt4907572.

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Rating

6.1/10

Average

68 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Quay

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Revenue:

$51,858

Production Companies:

Syncopy

Syncopy

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