Movies and TvShows featuring "avant-garde" theme.

Kemonozume is a thrilling TV show that tells the story of a forbidden love between a swordsman and a cannibal. Set in a world where flesh-eating monsters exist, the swordsman falls in love with a cannibal woman, leading to a dangerous and passionate relationship. With breathtaking action, captivating drama, and a touch of fantasy, this anime series is a must-watch for fans of adventure and romance.

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

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.

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.

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.

The movie consist of 13 separate episodes each handling a period between 1960 and 1970. It tells the story of a group of people in Munich (mostly music and film students). The movie tells a story in many different levels about love, friendship, misfortune, loss, art, politics, history with important historic events of the decennium in the background.

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.

Le Cercle Rouge is a gripping crime drama set in Paris, France. The story revolves around a heist planned by a former police detective, a hitman, and an escaped prisoner. As they navigate through the city's criminal underworld, they face challenges and must outsmart the police to pull off the jewel heist of a lifetime.

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 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.

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.

MPD Psycho is a TV show that delves into the twisted mind of a psycho killer. As a police detective with multiple personality disorder, Kazuhiko Amamiya, also known as Yosuke Kobayashi, investigates gruesome murder cases while battling his own inner demons. Surrealistic and macabre, this series takes a deep dive into the dark and twisted world of a psychotic mind.

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.

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.

In The Exterminating Angel, a group of upper-class guests attend a dinner party at a mansion but find themselves unable to leave. As their confinement continues, the guests descend into madness and absurdity, revealing the dark and humorous nature of social conventions and human behavior.

A entomologist goes on a research trip to study sand insects in a remote village. However, he becomes trapped in a sand pit with a mysterious woman and must try to escape while dealing with the harsh environment and the villagers' expectations.

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.

Persepolis is a powerful and poignant animated film that tells the story of Marjane, a young Iranian girl coming of age during the Islamic Revolution. As she grows up in Tehran, she witnesses the changes in her country and the impact they have on her family and herself. From her childhood dreams of revolution to her experiences as a teenager studying abroad, Persepolis explores themes of identity, freedom, and the complex relationship between Iran and the West.

The story of EGUMI LEGACY is set on the remote island of Egu, where the inhabitants sole means of entertainment comes from listening to the beautiful singing voice of the diva known as “End of the World”. However, the sudden disappearance of End of the World plunges Egu Island into a whirlpool of anger, anxiety, and suspicion as the residents begin to scheme and set their own plans into motion. Against this backdrop, the legendary “Egumi Legacy” holds the key to finding End of the World and putting an end to “The Great Licking War”.

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.