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March of the marionettes. On the commentary to Stille Nacht III, just one of the extraordinary shorts included on this box set, a Quay twin states when describing the idea behind the film, “Of course none of this is really apparent, but it gave us the sublime belief that no one was looking.” To watch a Brothers Quay animation, then, is an experiential rather than rational pleasure. A series of images sparked by a single idea or a piece of music, encompassing marionettes or photographs. Some of their work, such as The Phantom Museum, is easier to comprehend than others, but only just. Disc One of this essential box set contains the 13 short films made between 1979 and 2003, with enlightening commentaries to all of them. But to really grasp the wonders of the Quay twins it’s a must to check out the second disc of extras, entitled Footnotes. Chief amongst the delights is an interview shot in 2006, in which they state that their films “follow musical laws rather than dramaturgical – making them more like ballet”. It’s worth contrasting this with an interview done in 2000 in France. In addition, there are clips of the Quays acting in Peter Greenaway’s 1980 film, The Fall, and completing the collection is a fabulous booklet featuring a dictionary to help viewers understand the work. The Brothers Quay: The Short Films 1979-2003 (two discs) is out now on BFI.
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