The Games of Angels (1967)

Plot

Animated short Les Jeux des Anges transports viewers to a haunting, abstract realm reminiscent of a concentration camp, crafted entirely by the universe. Inspired by Walerian Borowczyk’s paintings, the film immerses audiences in a disturbing labyrinth filled with nightmarish imagery. Drawing on influences from artists like Bosch and Ernst, it weaves a chilling narrative underscored by an unsettling soundtrack. Borowczyk himself referred to the work as “A report on the city of angels,” encapsulating the unspeakable horrors that lie at the core of his artistic vision, making for a thought-provoking and eerie experience.