Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass

A man named Jozef travels by a ghostly train to a remote sanatorium in Galicia to visit his dying father. Upon arrival, he finds that the facility exists in a surreal realm where time is distorted and lags behind the outside world. Because of this temporal shift, his father has not yet passed away. As Jozef navigates this dreamlike environment, he encounters various versions of his father that reflect his own psyche and the complexities of their relationship.

This animated fantasy horror drama was directed by Stephen Quay and Timothy Quay, who also wrote the screenplay. The production was a collaboration between companies in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland, including the BFI and Koninck Studios. The film has a runtime of 73 minutes and was produced by Lucie Conrad, Krystyna Świeca, and Izabela Kiszka-Hoflik.

Since its release on April 11, 2025, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 283 votes, and it maintains the same score of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 11 votes.