Movies and TvShows featuring "abstract-short" theme.
A seemingly ideal family – mum, dad, daughter, son and grandfather – lives on the 14th floor of an apartment building. One morning a cow appears in their kitchen. The cow does not seek contact, does not eat, or defecate, but simply stands between the fridge and kitchen table. Gradually, the family gets used to the cow and even starts endearingly call it Buryonka. Everything goes well, until the somewhat senile grandfather mistakes Buryonka for an enemy.
Return to Reason is a groundbreaking experimental short film released in 1923. It features abstract visuals, avant-garde techniques, and surrealism. The film showcases various art forms and incorporates elements of carnival-ride, chiaroscuro, silhouette, and extreme close-up.
Ballet Mécanique is an abstract short film featuring avant-garde elements. It explores themes of dadaism, surrealism, and impressionism through the juxtaposition of mechanical and human movements.
Mothlight is a groundbreaking experimental short film created by Stan Brakhage using only natural materials like moth wings and plant matter. The film explores themes of nature, art, and the beauty in the mundane through its unique camera-less animation technique. Mothlight is a visually stunning and thought-provoking piece of art.
Prelude: Dog Star Man is a surreal and experimental short film that explores themes of dreams, avant-garde concepts, and surrealism. It features superimposition techniques and showcases an abstract narrative.
Begone Dull Care is an experimental animated short film from 1950 that combines abstract imagery with jazz music. The film features a unique animation technique called drawn-on-film, in which the images are directly drawn and painted onto the film stock. Through its dynamic visuals and rhythmic soundtrack, Begone Dull Care explores the expressive and improvisational nature of both animation and jazz.
A Colour Box is a groundbreaking animated short film created in 1935. It features a mesmerizing display of colors and shapes, making it a visually captivating experience. The film explores the potential of animation as an art form, pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling. With its abstract style and innovative techniques, A Colour Box remains a masterpiece of early animation.
Dog Star Man: Part I is an independent short film that explores surrealism and abstract themes. It is an avant-garde masterpiece.
Rhythm 21 is an avant-garde animated short film from 1921 that explores the concept of rhythm through abstract visuals. The film is devoid of any narrative or characters, focusing solely on the manipulation of shapes and patterns to create a rhythmic experience for the viewer. It is a pioneering work in abstract animation.
Glaze of Cathexis is an abstract and independent short film that explores the use of painted light in an avant-garde style.
"Don Kihot" is a satirical, Klee-esque meditation about Don Quijote in the contemporary militaristic and regimentistic world.
This enchanting film showcases a stunning combination of music, animation, and stop-motion techniques. Set to the beautiful Fantasia in G minor by J.S. Bach, it takes viewers on a captivating journey through a series of abstract scenes. The use of pipe organ in the music adds a hauntingly beautiful element to the experience. An experimental masterpiece that explores the possibilities of combining classical music with visually stunning animation.
Diagonal Symphony is a 1924 avant-garde silent film featuring abstract and surrealistic elements. It is known for its artistic and experimental approach in portraying the symphony of geometric lines and shapes. The film is a manifestation of the Dada and abstract art movements, showcasing the beauty of unconventional visuals and exploring the boundaries of traditional storytelling.
Dog Star Man: Part III is an abstract avant-garde short film that showcases stunning visual imagery. It is a mesmerizing experience that explores the relationship between man and nature.
Dots is a 1940 animated short film that showcases the use of dots as a central element. It explores surrealistic and abstract themes through the use of direct animation and camera-less techniques. The film primarily uses the colors blue and red to create visually striking imagery. It is a unique and captivating piece that pushes the boundaries of traditional animation.
Dog Star Man: Part IV is a dramatic and avant-garde short film that continues the journey of a man through various natural and cosmic realms. It explores themes of existence, struggle, and transcendence.
Lichtspiel: Opus I is a pioneering short film from 1921 that combines abstract animation and music to create a unique cinematic experience. This avant-garde masterpiece pushes the boundaries of traditional filmmaking and explores the relationship between visual and auditory elements.
In this avant-garde short film, a man battles against nature's forces while surrounded by endless snow in the mountains. The film explores themes of silence, struggle, and the harsh beauty of the winter landscape.
Film Study is a groundbreaking avant-garde short film from 1926 that delves into abstract concepts through mesmerizing visuals. With its focus on the eye and face, this film challenges traditional filmmaking conventions and embraces the dadaist movement of the time.
Lye edited together “swing” versions of the popular Lambeth Walk (including Django Reinhardt on guitar and Stephane Grapelli on violin), combining them with a particularly diverse range of direct film images, scratched as well as painted. He was particularly pleased with a final guitar solo (with a vibrating horizontal line) and double bass solo (with a stomping vertical line). For this film Lye did not have to include any advertising slogans; friends at the Tourist and Industrial Development Association, shocked to learn that Lye and his family had become destitute, arranged for TIDA to sponsor the film – to the horror of government bureaucrats who could not understand why a popular dance was being treated as a tourist attraction. - Harvard Film Archive