Jan Švankmajer at 85 years of age is one of the most prominent artists of European cinema. His work has inspired and guided generations of directors, and his work represents a sharp and merciless exploration of human nature which is entirely unique. When Švankmajer decided to stop filming after Insect (2018), his producer suggested that the creative processes which ferment within their film company Athanor should be preserved on film. 　　Over three years, the directors followed the life of Jan Švankmajer, elucidating his artistic principles, as well as his collaboration with old friend and producer Jaromír Kallista. The film is also haunted by the memory of Eva Švankmajerová, his wife and creative partner, muse and inseparable other half. Alchemical Furnace is shot on various film formats in combination with found footage. Playful and poetic, candid and with a touch of Czech humour, it is an ode to creation and to companionship.

影片从杨·史云梅耶的肖像开始。史云梅耶的脑袋是一本翻开的书，加上拼凑堆砌而成的身体四肢，一具怪诞丑陋却异常精密复杂的金属小人诞生了。他在一个密闭压抑的图书馆里，给一个无脑小人偶讲述有关幻觉和透视的知识。灰暗沉闷的无数柜子挤压着有限空间里的一切，在快速蒙太奇的特写镜头里，扭曲变形。这部作品分九段动画串连而成，摘录了史云梅耶作品中的一些片段，并穿插了多位批评家、艺术史学家和超现实主义者的评论。 　　这部由奎氏兄弟创作的极具存在主义风格的动画短片，是向捷克电影和动画大师杨·史云梅耶致敬之作。无论从材料质地，还是细节氛围，都无不淋漓尽致的彰显着极具辨识度的“奎氏”特立独行。贯穿奎氏兄弟多部作品中的小人偶，再一次构筑起了一个近乎梦中呓语又似彻底癫狂后的异想世界。杨·史云梅耶作品中的经典桥段，穿插在怪异荒诞的叙事结构与无限被夸张放大的局部细节中，压迫你的神经紧逼你的底线，这就是“杨·史云梅耶的柜子”的秘密。

英国皇家芭蕾舞团前艺术总监肯尼斯·麦克米兰（Kenneth MacMillan）创作于1978年的传世经典《梅耶林》，是英皇的独家保留剧目，也被视作英国现代芭蕾的杰出代表；而剧中的鲁道夫王子一角，也成为芭蕾史上对技巧与表演要求最高的男性角色之一，先后被大卫·沃尔、爱德华·沃森、鲍鲁宁等杰出舞者演绎过。 　　本版制作录制于2018年编舞大师麦克米兰逝世25周年之际，舞团明星首席史蒂文·麦克雷（Steven McRae）与萨拉·兰姆（Sarah Lamb）搭档，共同演绎这部激情迸发的旷世悲剧。编曲约翰·兰奇贝利（John Lanchbery）大量选取李斯特深入人心的音乐，华丽的复古舞台设计再现了维也纳宫廷的恢弘气度。 　　舞剧《梅耶林》取材于历史上曾被奥匈帝国王室试图掩盖的真实“丑闻”：鲁道夫王子自幼与父亲约瑟夫一世、母亲伊丽莎白（茜茜公主）关系紧张，成年后他接受了与斯蒂芬妮公主的政治联姻，却依旧风流成性，与贵族少女玛丽•维茨拉结识后，更是走上自毁之路，最终在皇家猎舍梅耶林中和情人共赴黄泉。

英国皇家芭蕾舞团前艺术总监肯尼斯·麦克米兰（Kenneth MacMillan）创作于1978年的传世经典《梅耶林》，是英皇的独家保留剧目，也被视作英国现代芭蕾的杰出代表；而剧中的鲁道夫王子一角，也成为芭蕾史上对技巧与表演要求最高的男性角色之一，先后被大卫·沃尔、爱德华·沃森、鲍鲁宁等杰出舞者演绎过。 　　本版制作录制于2018年编舞大师麦克米兰逝世25周年之际，舞团明星首席史蒂文·麦克雷（Steven McRae）与萨拉·兰姆（Sarah Lamb）搭档，共同演绎这部激情迸发的旷世悲剧。编曲约翰·兰奇贝利（John Lanchbery）大量选取李斯特深入人心的音乐，华丽的复古舞台设计再现了维也纳宫廷的恢弘气度。 　　舞剧《梅耶林》取材于历史上曾被奥匈帝国王室试图掩盖的真实“丑闻”：鲁道夫王子自幼与父亲约瑟夫一世、母亲伊丽莎白（茜茜公主）关系紧张，成年后他接受了与斯蒂芬妮公主的政治联姻，却依旧风流成性，与贵族少女玛丽•维茨拉结识后，更是走上自毁之路，最终在皇家猎舍梅耶林中和情人共赴黄泉。

十九世纪末，奥匈帝国的皇储为了追求爱情，宁愿和父亲决裂，不惜放弃皇位继承权，最后与爱人双双在猎屋中殉情。

十九世纪末，奥匈帝国的皇储为了追求爱情，宁愿和父亲决裂，不惜放弃皇位继承权，最后与爱人双双在猎屋中殉情。

十九世纪末，奥匈帝国的皇储为了追求爱情，宁愿和父亲决裂，不惜放弃皇位继承权，最后与爱人双双在猎屋中殉情。

Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary is emotionally unstable and haunted by his obsession with death. He is forced to marry Princess Stephanie. Soon afterwards his former lover Marie Larisch introduces him to a new mistress, Mary Vetsera, a young woman who shares his morbid fascination. 　　At the hunting lodge Mayerling, Rudolf and Mary form a suicide pact. They make love before Rudolf shoots first Mary and then himself. The royal family desperately covers up the tragedy.

Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary is emotionally unstable and haunted by his obsession with death. He is forced to marry Princess Stephanie. Soon afterwards his former lover Marie Larisch introduces him to a new mistress, Mary Vetsera, a young woman who shares his morbid fascination. 　　At the hunting lodge Mayerling, Rudolf and Mary form a suicide pact. They make love before Rudolf shoots first Mary and then himself. The royal family desperately covers up the tragedy.

Set in Kushiro, the northeastern port city in Hokkaido, Fuel quietly observes an expert griller working at one of the oldest robatayaki (fireside cooking) restaurants in Japan. A patient and contemplative film that matches the unhurried pace of the traditional slow cooking method, its precise use of sound and image savors the beauty of this unique grilling process.