The Ossuary

'The Ossuary' is a short documentary film from 1970 directed by Jan Švankmajer. The film explores the Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic, also known as the "Church of Bones." The Ossuary showcases elaborate bone decorations and sculptures made from the bones of an estimated 40,000 people. The film delves into themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the macabre beauty found in death and decay.