The Phonograph
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The Phonograph

6.9 / 10 1969 6mNR French
Animation

Storyline

An old phonograph assembles itself, plays songs on wax drums before self destructing. In many ways The Phonograph is a companion piece to Renaissance, there is nevertheless something quietly affecting about Borowczyk’s final ‘object’ animation.

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Walerian Borowczyk's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Phonograph is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker