The Seal
Aug 06, 1955 · 18m
Director
Dušan MakavejevOverview
Inspired by the 1928 experimental film by Robert Florey and Slavko Vorkapich, The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra, this amateur short is the story of a man who spends his entire life under the thumb of anonymous bureaucrats. The titular seal adorns everything in life, from birth to death, in a criticism of bureaucracy and power over the individual, in a film that makes stylistic references to silent cinema.
Cast of The Seal
Crew of The Seal
About The Seal
What is The Seal about?
Inspired by the 1928 experimental film by Robert Florey and Slavko Vorkapich, The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra, this amateur short is the story of a man who spends his entire life under the thumb of anonymous bureaucrats. The titular seal adorns everything in life, from birth to death, in a criticism of bureaucracy and power over the individual, in a film that makes stylistic…
When was The Seal released?
The Seal was released on August 6, 1955.
How long is The Seal?
The Seal runs 18 minutes.
Who directed The Seal?
The Seal was directed by Dušan Makavejev.
Who is in the cast of The Seal?
The cast of The Seal includes Jovan Ćirilov and Mila Radosavljević.