Movies and TvShows featuring "avant-garde" theme.

A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future. The father's mental health deteriorates rapidly, and he becomes a danger to his family. As the mother tries to protect her son, they must find a way to escape the hotel and the father's madness.

Kirie tries to escape from her town Kurouzu-cho, where the residents get obsessed with spirals due to an unexplained curse.

Perfect Blue follows Mima Kirigoe, a former pop idol who becomes an actress and begins experiencing hallucinations and paranoia as she struggles with the pressures of fame and the dark side of celebrity culture. As her career takes a dark turn, Mima becomes the target of an obsessed fan who stalks her relentlessly. The film explores themes of identity, obsession, and the consequences of pursuing fame.

When a deranged samurai stalks and kidnaps innocent victims, he subjects them to horrific acts of physical abuse, mutilation, and disembodiment. This disturbing and controversial film pushes the boundaries of art horror.

Devilman Crybaby follows the story of Akira Fudo, a young man who becomes half-demon after merging with a powerful demon. As he struggles to maintain his humanity while fighting against other demons, he is faced with the dark side of humanity and the consequences of his choices.

Lost Highway is a neo-noir psychological thriller that explores themes of identity, duality, and paranoia. The story follows Fred Madison, a saxophonist, who becomes haunted by a series of mysterious events and starts to lose his grip on reality. As he delves deeper into the darkness, he discovers a chilling connection between his own life and a brutal murder.

Paranoia Agent follows the story of a serial assailant nicknamed 'Lil' Slugger' who attacks random victims with a golden baseball bat. As the detectives investigate the case, they unravel a web of cryptic clues and discover the existence of a double life. The show explores themes of society, paranoia, and the split personalities of the characters involved.

In this movie, the events of the TV series "Neon Genesis Evangelion" (1995) are taken to an extreme where mankind faces an apocalypse and the fate of the world is in the hands of a teenage boy who hesitates with motives he doesn't even understand.

In the near future, a revolutionary device called the DC Mini allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams and explore their subconscious. When the device is stolen, a detective named Konakawa must navigate a surreal dreamscape to recover it before it falls into the wrong hands.

Un Chien Andalou is a surreal and avant-garde short film directed by Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí. The film consists of a series of unrelated and dreamlike scenes that defy traditional narrative structure. It features iconic imagery such as a razor cutting an eye, a severed hand, and ants emerging from a hole in a man's palm. Un Chien Andalou is considered a seminal work of surrealist cinema and has had a lasting impact on the art film genre.

Set in the 1930s-1960s, "Something the Lord Made" follows the story of Dr. Vivien Thomas, an African-American lab technician who worked alongside Dr. Alfred Blalock at Johns Hopkins University. Together, they develop groundbreaking surgical techniques that revolutionize the field of cardiac surgery. The movie explores their struggles against racial prejudice and their friendship as they overcome societal barriers to save countless lives.

In this avant-garde crime drama, a brutish crime boss and his gang terrorize a gourmet French restaurant, while a woman seeks solace and love in an illicit affair with a bookish lover. As tensions rise, allegorical themes of sex, violence, and power play out in a shocking climax.

Laura Palmer's harrowing final days are chronicled one year after the murder of Teresa Banks in the town of Twin Peaks' neighboring town. FBI agents investigate Teresa's murder and uncover clues leading to a dead end. Laura's life is filled with drugs, sexual abuse, and disturbing events. As she spirals deeper into darkness, she discovers her father's dark dual personality as the killer known as BOB. Ultimately, Laura meets a tragic fate in the woods as she succumbs to the evil within her.

Boogiepop and Others is a thrilling TV show set in a city where mysterious disappearances occur. The story revolves around the enigmatic figure known as Boogiepop, who appears to protect the citizens from supernatural events. With elements of urban legends, government experiments, and high school drama, the show delves into psychological themes and explores the complexities of multiple personalities. As the plot unfolds, Boogiepop's true nature is revealed, along with the existence of a shadowy monster known as the Manticore. The characters face danger, murder, and mind control as they navigate through a world filled with supernatural powers.

A conservative judge is appointed by the President to spearhead America's escalating war against drugs, only to discover that his teenage daughter is a crack addict. Two DEA agents protect an informant. A jailed drug baron's wife attempts to carry on the family business.

Set in a dystopian future, Kaiba follows the story of a young man with memory loss who embarks on a journey to recover his past. In this world, memories can be digitized and manipulated, allowing people to change their bodies and identities. As Kaiba explores different worlds and encounters various characters, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of this reality. With themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, Kaiba is a mesmerizing anime that delves into the complexities of memory and identity.

Boogiepop Phantom takes place in an urban setting where a string of unexplained incidents occur. When high school students suddenly start disappearing, rumors spread that a phantom known as Boogiepop is responsible. As the town becomes enveloped in fear and paranoia, a group of students must uncover the truth behind these mysterious events.

Humans have created a Wall of Severance to separate themselves from the bears, who grew violent and attacked humans after a far-off planet known as Kumalia exploded many years ago, turning into a meteor shower that fell upon earth. Two bears, Ginko Yurishiro and Lulu Yurigasaki, sneak through the Wall of Severance and disguise themselves as humans, enrolling in Arashigaoka Academy and taking an interest in Kureha Tsubaki, a human girl who despises bears.

In a dark and violent underworld, an assassin embarks on a mission with a mysterious briefcase. As he delves deeper into the twisted realm, he encounters monstrous creatures, alchemists, and a war for control. With stunning stop-motion animation and minimal dialogue, 'Mad God' takes audiences on a surreal journey filled with surrealism and mature themes.

To Each His Own Cinema is a collection of short films by various directors, each providing their unique perspective and love for the art of cinema. The film pays homage to the magic and impact of movies while exploring different themes and styles.