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Quay

2015Movie8 min

73

GoodGoodWatch score

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

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.

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Thought-provoking

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Crew

Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Produced by: Christopher Nolan, Andy Thompson
Music by: Christopher Nolan

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Facts

August 19, 2015 · 8 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released: August 19, 2015
Runtime: 8 min
Content: Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Box office: $51,858

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Questions about Quay

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Is Quay worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Can I half-watch Quay?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for ambiguity and 9 for complexity.

Is Quay plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.