Two hand-controlled puppets quarrel over a guinea pig in the real world, then start fighting. For decades, Czech director Jan Svankmajer has captivated the world with his surreal, dreamlike animated creations. The wonder of Svankmajer lies in how he transforms ordinary people and objects into something strange through their movements, gestures, personalities, and deep cultural observations. His work serves as a beacon for countless directors, inspiring artists everywhere, and undoubtedly stands as significant art that emerged under the oppressive environment of communist Czechoslovakia. Although these works are surrealistic, Svankmajer used film as a means to explore issues such as social customs, social classes, and their interactions.