In 1957, a large alien robot crashes from orbit near the coast of Rockwell, Maine. After being rescued by a young boy named Hogarth, the Iron Giant follows him back to his house and befriends him. However, a paranoid government agent named Kent Mansley discovers evidence of the Giant and tries to track him down. Hogarth and the Giant seek help from beatnik artist Dean McCoppin and try to evade Mansley. Eventually, they are discovered by the military and attacked, leading to a climax where the Giant sacrifices himself to save the town of Rockwell.
Work of Art: The Next Great Artist is a reality TV show that follows a group of artists as they compete in various challenges to showcase their artistic talent. The contestants create unique works of art using different mediums, from painting and photography to performance art and sculpture. Each week, they face critiques from a panel of art experts and a guest judge, with one artist being eliminated until a winner is crowned. The show provides a behind-the-scenes look into the art world and explores different artistic styles and techniques.
After being shot in 1968, Andy Warhol starts documenting his life and emotions through diaries. This docuseries offers a glimpse into the man behind the iconic persona.
Maureen, a young woman in Paris, works as a personal shopper for a celebrity. She also has a spiritual gift and is trying to communicate with her deceased twin brother. As she carries out her shopping tasks, she starts receiving mysterious text messages and experiencing ghostly visions. Determined to uncover the truth, Maureen embarks on a journey that leads her to a deserted house and confronts her own fears.
Begotten is a surreal and disturbing fantasy horror film that explores ideas of transcendence, self-mutilation, spirituality, and the brutality and violence of existence. It follows a story of a deformed man who is born from the self-insemination of Mother Earth, and the various horrifying and grotesque events that unfold.
After her husband confesses infidelity, a woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and reflection, navigating the challenges of divorce and midlife crisis.
The Time Being is a mystery movie about a struggling artist who becomes involved with a mysterious art collector commissioning the artist to complete a series of art projects. The artist's relationship with his estranged wife and dying father further complicate his life. As he delves deeper into the art world, he discovers dark secrets that challenge his own perception of art and reality.
In 'What's So Bad About Feeling Good?', a virus outbreak in New York City leads to widespread happiness and euphoria. As the city descends into chaos, a group of individuals must navigate the consequences of the virus and find a way to restore normalcy. With faked pregnancies, mutated toucans, and a quest for an antidote, this comedy explores the idea of happiness gone awry.
VINCENT, a struggling art-thief and failed artist, stole Malewitsch’s legendary abstract painting the „Black Square”. The sale and handover to a Russian Oligarch and his designated art expert MARTHA is set to take place on a cruise ship. When Vincent and his younger partner NILS realise that their principal accomplice will not show-up to provide the boarding tickets and fake ID’s, they desperately overbear two men in order to sneak their way onto the ship. To their horror they quickly learn that their victims are part of the cruise ship’s entertainment act. Desperate not to blow their cover, Vincent and Nils take on their roles as David Bowie and Elvis Presley doubles with varying degrees of success. Despite his best efforts, Vincent’s talents hardly convince the passengers and it does not take long until various crew members discover their true identities and the value of their loot. A wild goose chase for the “Black Square” breaks loose in the belly of the cruise ship…
First broadcast on October 2, 1989, these 18 original 30-minute episodes provide a panorama of 2000 years of architecture, painting and sculpture, and studies the art masterpieces as reflections of the Western culture that produced them.
In La Prisonnière, a woman becomes involved with a modern art collector and a photographer, exploring the dynamics of dominance and submission. Set in 1960s France, the movie delves into themes of sadomasochism, surrealism, and desire.
In a small fishing village, Miranda, a beautiful and seductive woman, arrives and captivates the hearts of the local men. She seduces a married man and becomes involved in a love triangle. As the village falls under her spell, Miranda's true nature is revealed, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and unexpected consequences.
When forest animals invade our cities, the world is in disarray. Office vixen Fiona struggles with her banana phone addiction. Will she succumb to it? Temperamental bunny Barbara only gives her stag sugar daddy Nestor his special massage, after he dines her and plays the big spender. This obscure short film pinpoints postmodern tropes of consumerism, eroticism, and art with an homage to the theater stage and references to literature. This work uses a fantasy language and needs no subtitles.
In 'Easy Come, Easy Go,' a navy veteran turned treasure hunter sets out on a comedic adventure to find sunken treasure. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles, including a locked chest, underwater photography, and a betrayal.
A married couple of artists move to a utopian town known for its absolute freedom, but behind the surface perversion and violence are spreading.
The Dot and the Line is a romantic short film featuring a dot and a line who fall in love. However, the dot feels insecure because the line is more versatile and flexible. Through personal growth and transformation, the dot learns about self-confidence and ultimately wins the line's heart. This abstract film explores themes of identity, rejection, and unconventional love.
Cremaster 3 is a surreal and abstract art film set in New York City. It delves into themes of freemasonry, undead, and torture. The movie showcases the Cremaster Cycle, with references to the Guggenheim Foundation and contemporary art. A hidden gem known for its unique aesthetic and video installations.
Free Radicals is an abstract short film from 1958 that features avant-garde animation techniques. The film explores the concept of free radicals through the use of direct animation and drawn-on-film techniques. It is accompanied by African music, creating a mesmerizing audiovisual experience.
FREAK ORLANDO is divided into five more-or-less distinct sections, all featuring "Freak" Orlando, a woman, played by the late Magdalena Montezuma, who appears in various guises, and deformities, throughout.
In a post-apocalyptic London, a group of eccentric characters navigate a surreal wasteland filled with mutants and absurd situations. As they try to find meaning and purpose in their bizarre existence, they encounter strange events and encounter the remnants of the past world. Set in a world devastated by nuclear destruction, the film is a satirical commentary on society and human nature.