Movies and TvShows featuring "body-art" theme.

In a future world where biotechnology has advanced, humans undergo biological changes and abandon physical pain and disease. Performance artist Saul Tenser and his partner Caprice exploit Tenser's accelerated evolution syndrome, showcasing his organ transformations through avant-garde performances. A police unit recruits Tenser to infiltrate a group of radical evolutionists. As Tenser delves deeper into this underground movement, he discovers their agenda of modifying their digestive system to consume plastics. Amidst betrayal and tragedy, Tenser ultimately embraces their beliefs on human evolution.

The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl is a documentary film that explores the life and career of Leni Riefenstahl, a renowned filmmaker known for her association with Nazi propaganda. The film delves into her artistic achievements, her collaboration with Adolf Hitler's regime, and the controversy surrounding her work. Through interviews, archive footage, and film clips, the documentary provides a comprehensive look at Riefenstahl and her impact on the film industry.

This is a poetic film about The Penis becoming a diary with a unique story to tell. Penis Poetry is made in collaboration with Andre Medeiros Martins who wrote on his lovers' penises his personal thoughts. Andre's words reflect how much our modern society glorifies the exhibition of The Penis, how much we worship it and how much social media and apps allowed us to share our most private parts with the world.

This 45 minute documentary by Mark Hejnar is a sort of Whitman's Sampler of sickness, chronicling such wildly diverse and extreme personalities as G.G. Allin, Mike Diana, Full Force Frank, GLOD, Annie Sprinkle, and others. This collection of short clips and vile moments is certainly NOT for the squeamish, as these are the artists and performers who have taken the term "free expression" to it's limits--and beyond.

Diogo is a cartographer and artist who is encharged to set the new frontiers of Portuguese Colonies in South America. When he reaches the center of the continent, finds apparently nothing but wilderness and ‘uncivilized’ natives with strange ways of living. But Captain Pedro, the rude scout who guides him through the jungle, involves Diogo in an involuntary act of violence which will tie him in an unusual way to that far away country. At the same time, the Portuguese colonists are trying to make peace with Guaicuru Indians (one of the few natives with horse-riding abilities). But peace doesn’t ever have a low price.

The Material Boy is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the fascinating world of art, politics, and personal identity in Argentina. Through the compelling stories of various individuals, the film unravels the complex tapestry of a nation grappling with its past and striving for a better future. From the art of lip-syncing and body art to the political tensions surrounding Pinochet and Chile, The Material Boy takes viewers on an eye-opening journey through the diverse landscapes of Argentine culture. It also touches on themes of auto-fiction, gay-interest, and even dog-training, offering a rich exploration of the multifaceted aspects that shape Argentine society.

When King Motecuzoma dies in 1468, a drought sets upon the Mexicas' land. The younger Motecuzoma sends a retinue to collect tributes from the peasants and make an offering to Coatlicue at Aztlán, the home of their ancestors. The peasant Ollin finds a discarded tribute and makes his own journey to Aztlán to appease his rulers.

Albrecht Becker - Arsch Ficker, Faust Ficker (2004) is a documentary film that explores the life and work of Albrecht Becker, a production designer known for his contributions to the world of body art and photography. The film delves into his experience as a gay man during World War II and the persecution of homosexuals at that time. It also focuses on his involvement in the modern primitives movement, his passion for tattooing, and his exploration of sadomasochism through art. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, the documentary offers an intimate portrait of a unique artist.