Ludos Labyrinthos (film)
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| Ludos Labyrinthos | |
|---|---|
 Foreign theatrical release poster (1967) | |
| Original title | The Labyrinth Games |
| Directed by | John Bergan |
| Starring | Joachim Vaughn |
Release date | August 22, 1967 |
Running time | 146 minutes |
| Language | English |
Ludos Labyrinthos, released internationally as The Labyrinth Games, is an arthouse 1967 Maximusian surrealist fantasy thriller film written, directed, and produced by John Bergan. The film follows the attempts of a man (Vaughn) to escape from an elaborate hedge maze he has been imprisoned in by unseen, cosmic forces and explores themes of free will and destiny. The film was initially poorly received by critics, but has since developed a cult following. Decades after its release, the film was nominated "Best Classic Film" at the 2018 IDU Film Festival.