The Severed Heads

Overview

Inspired by Thomas Mann's tale, this brief mime adaptation tells the story of a young Parisian girl who ekes out a living selling human heads. The film, originally lost for nearly five decades, resurfaced in 2006 when the son of Ruth Michelly and Saul Gilbert discovered it in his mother's attic in Munich. Its unique premise and artistic storytelling offer a haunting glimpse into a bizarre world, blending elements of dark humor and tragedy in a captivating visual narrative.