Laokoon (1970)
Astronauts landing on an unknown planet are overcome with greed evoked by all-consuming amoebas transformed into gemstones. The greed kills the entire crew and the amoebas can take over their ship and eventually Earth. Among other techniques, Mergl uses animated xylographic illustrations and the film‘s uniqueness is underscored by its soundtrack.
Director:
Václav Mergl
Writer:
Václav Mergl
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Jana Mikulová as |
| Visual Effects | Jaroslav Pojar | Animation |
| Camera | Vladimír Malík | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Jitka Kavalierová | Editor |
| Visual Effects | Kristína Tichá | Animation |
| Sound | Jiří Kolafa | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Zdeněk Bumba | Production Manager |
| Writing | Václav Mergl | Screenplay |
| Art | Václav Mergl | Art Direction |
| Writing | Václav Mergl | Story |
| Directing | Václav Mergl | Director |
| Visual Effects | Boris Masník | Animation |