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.
A poet among architects and an innovator among educators, John Hejduk converses with poet David Shapiro at The Cooper Union about the mystery and spirit of architecture. His own sketches and structures are shown
Latvian artist Gustavs Klucis embraced the technological revolution of the early 20th century and applied it to his art, becoming a classic of Russian constructivism. He created photo-montage and Lenin’s public image, and became the most important Soviet artist. Killed by Stalin’s regime, his artistic career poses many unanswered questions. This documentary reveals many secrets and intimate moments of his dramatic personality – the unequal duel between the Artist and the Power.
The Masters of Modern Sculpture series concludes with a look at post- World War II America, where sculpture became a deeply innovative art form. Using the objects at their disposal and the inspiration surrounding them, artists such as George Rickey, Claes Oldenburg, and Louise Nevelson cast sculptor in a new light. The New World observes the sculptors creatively utilizing wood, metals, and junkyard finds, bringing forth lively and shocking work. America's remote spaces, discarded objects and abundant materials enabled them to add to the concepts of European modernism in daringly unique ways.
A psychological voyage through the memory of time-obsessed office clerk Marcel as he chases the woman who stole his golden pocket watch.
A man wakes up and discovers his nose is missing. In the absurdist story he tries to find it. The story is based on the novel The Nose (1836) from Nikolaj Gogol.
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