Das Sanatorium zur Todesanzeige (1973): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1973, Das Sanatorium zur Todesanzeige is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Wojciech Has, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. A young man named Josef visits a dilapidated Sanatorium to see his father Jakob. On his arrival, a sinister doctor informs him that his father had stopped breathing but hasn't died yet, perhaps due to Josef's arrival which may have halted time in the sanatorium. Josef undertakes a strange journey through the many rooms of the sanatorium, each which conjures worlds composed of his memories, dreams and nightmares.

Who’s in it. Das Sanatorium zur Todesanzeige stars Jan Nowicki as Józef, Tadeusz Kondrat as Jakub, Irena Orska as Józef's Mother and Halina Kowalska as Adela, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Das Sanatorium zur Todesanzeige has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Eternal Family and Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Sanatorium zur Todesanzeige page.

If you liked it. Fans of Das Sanatorium zur Todesanzeige tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.