The Sandman (2000 film)

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The Sandman
Directed by Brothers Quay, William Tuckett
Produced byKeith Griffiths
Starring Tamara Rojo, Irek Mukhamedov, Heathcote Williams, Zenaida Yanowsky
Cinematography Tony Miller
Edited bySimon Laurie
Release date
  • 2000 (2000)
Running time
41 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The Sandman is a 2000 dance film made by the Brothers Quay and William Tuckett. [1]

A televised ballet, it stars Tamara Rojo, Irek Mukhamedov, Zenaida Yanowsky, and Heathcote Williams. [2]

It is loosely based on E. T. A. Hoffmann's story "The Sandman". [3]

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References

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  2. "Stephen and Timothy Quay – Biography". The European Graduate School. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010.
  3. "The Sandman (TV)". FilmAffinity. Retrieved 27 October 2016.