Movie · 1973
Is The Hour-Glass Sanatorium based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Hour-Glass Sanatorium is based on the book Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass by Bruno Schulz (1937).
The movie was released in 1973.
The book behind The Hour-Glass Sanatorium
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass
by Bruno Schulz · first published 1937
1937 novel by Bruno Schulz.
Common questions
Is The Hour-Glass Sanatorium based on a book?
Yes. The Hour-Glass Sanatorium is based on the book Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass by Bruno Schulz (1937).
Who wrote the book The Hour-Glass Sanatorium is based on?
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass was written by Bruno Schulz and first published in 1937.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.