Movies and TvShows featuring "avant-garde-short" theme.

In a post-apocalyptic future, a man with a haunted past is forced to relive his childhood memories through time travel experiments. Through a series of still-frame images, he encounters a woman who becomes the key to his survival and love. As the experiments lead to a shocking revelation about the future of humanity, the man must confront his own mortality and the consequences of his actions.

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.

Meshes of the Afternoon is a surreal and experimental short film that follows a woman as she navigates through dream-like sequences and encounters alternate realities. The film explores themes of identity, perception, and the unconscious mind. It uses various symbols and visual motifs such as flowers, knives, stairs, and mirrors to create a sense of unease and mystery. The protagonist's encounters with a doppelganger and a hooded figure add to the surreal atmosphere of the film.

With input from actor and writer Jan Hlobil, director and cinematographer Rene Smaal presents a film in the true surrealist tradition, in the sense that only 'found' elements were used, and that it defies interpretation based on ordinary cause-and-effect time sequence.

At Land is a surrealist and avant-garde movie that follows a woman's journey through strange and symbolic scenarios. It explores themes of feminism and utilizes surrealistic imagery and storytelling techniques. The movie is known for its unique and experimental style.

Darkened Room (2002) is a surrealistic and avant-garde short movie that tells the story of a person who finds themselves locked in a room with a dark secret. As they struggle to escape, they experience distress, sadness, and cruelty while questioning their existence. The movie explores themes of isolation, confinement, and the human struggle against unseen forces.

Possibly in Michigan is a surreal and experimental horror musical that takes place in a shopping mall in Michigan. The film explores themes of cannibalism, murder, and feminism, and features masked characters and a mysterious stalker. Set in the 1980s, the movie combines art-house aesthetics with avant-garde storytelling.

Entr'acte (1924) is an avant-garde short film filled with surrealism and comedy. The film takes the audience on a journey through a series of absurd and unexpected events, featuring running after a car, a runaway carriage, a funeral procession, a bearded woman, and a ballet performance. With its experimental and dadaist elements, Entr'acte is a unique cinematic experience.

In this avant-garde short film, a man with a leg amputation interacts with an incompetent nurse in a single location. The film explores themes of unhappiness and the color black.

A sexual reverie unfolds over the course of one ethereal night. Characters wander through an erotic maze of love and lust, blurring the lines between wet dream and lucid nightmare as a macabre, erotic stage performance sends a ripple of lustful desires through its audience and performers.

The Seashell and the Clergyman is a surreal and experimental silent film that explores themes of obsession and lust. The plot follows a clergyman who becomes infatuated with a woman, leading to a series of bizarre and surreal events. The film is known for its avant-garde style and non-linear narrative.

Dimensions of Dialogue is a surreal stop-motion animated film that explores the complexities of communication through various dimensions. It presents three different stories: one about two individuals trying to communicate but failing miserably, the second about two heads engaged in a brutal conversation, and the third about a mouthless man who eats others to gain their abilities. Through these stories, the film delves into the themes of miscommunication, power dynamics, and the consequences of language.

À propos de Nice is a satirical and avant-garde silent film that showcases the stark wealth disparity and decadence of the residents of Nice, France. The film combines elements of a travelogue, city symphony, and social satire to create a poetic and visually stunning depiction of life in the French Riviera.

A young man trapped in prison finds solace in his own fantasies and desires, exploring themes of loneliness, homoeroticism, and sexual longing. Through avant-garde visuals and sensual imagery, the film delves into the psychological state of the protagonist and challenges societal norms of desire and sexuality.

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.

Outer Space (1999) is a surreal and avant-garde experimental film that combines elements of psychological horror and dark imagery. The film takes place in outer space and explores themes of obscurity and reappropriation through the use of archive footage and surreal visuals.

In this avant-garde short film, a salesman visits a hat shop and discovers a box with spare heads. He tries on different heads and faces an identity crisis. Meanwhile, he develops a crush on an overweight woman and tries to impress her. With surreal humor and urban-fantasy elements, this film explores themes of self-esteem and personal transformation.

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Lemon is a one-shot avant-garde short film that explores minimalism and lighting techniques. It focuses on a lemon as a still-life subject, showcasing the play of light and shadow. The film is considered a museum piece and part of the structural film movement.

In this avant-garde short film, a female scientist embarks on a surreal and comedic journey to the center of the Earth. Along the way, she encounters absurd situations, montages of epic action and fantasy, and explores themes of capitalism and industrialism. Filled with homage to classic films and steampunk elements, this film is a melodrama spoof with multiple love interests and a comedic twist on the scientific quest-adventure genre.