Movies and TvShows featuring "dadaism" theme.

In the 1930s, three friends - Burt, Harold, and Milton - witness a murder and are framed for it. They must uncover a conspiracy that leads them to wealthy textile heir Tom Voze and his family. Along the way, they encounter spies, a secret organization, and a plot to overthrow the American government. With the help of General Dillenbeck, they aim to foil the plot and bring the culprits to justice.

In a post-apocalyptic world, Henry Spencer navigates a bleak industrial wasteland while dealing with a strained relationship, the pressures of work, and the arrival of his deformed baby. As Henry's mental state deteriorates, he contemplates suicide and becomes entangled in surreal and disturbing experiences. Ultimately, he kills the baby and presumably himself, finding solace in a dream-like afterlife.

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.

An immersion into the surreal and dreamlike world of painter, photographer and filmmaker Man Ray (1890-1976), one of the most prolific American visual artists, through four of his short films, brought to life by the atmospheric music of SQÜRL.

Canceled short film.

A documentary-feature film mix detailing the life of famous German dadaist Kurt Schwitters.

An AI takes millions of inputs and rehashes them into something semi-new. The same thing human brain does when sleeping. Humans call it "dreams".

Described as 'a fairytale with its roots in the worlds of dadaism and surrealism'.

“Phantom Requiem" unfolds in the desolate expanse of an abandoned factory, where shadows and silence are the only remnants of a once-thrumming industrial heartbeat. In this spectral setting, a coterie of puppets emerges—ethereal figures, each step and gesture echoing the dissonant unraveling of a viewer ensnared in a psychotic fugue. Rendered in austere black-and-white, this stop-motion film marries the macabre grace of desolation with the intimate terror of mental dissolution, crafting a visual poem that is both stark and sublime

Absolute blackness... the color that artists will see sooner than all the people on earth, because the artist is the color of his world, his writings and creations, is an expression of hanging the artist by censoring his art by the unworthy.

A sequel to the 2011 "Going to the Store" and 2013 "Late for Meeting" animated short films, which feature a silly, disjointed journey in the traditions of dadaism and surreal humor in film.

Europe After the Rain is a documentary film that delves into the interwar period of Europe, focusing on the artistic movements, political upheaval, and social tensions that shaped the continent. From the rise of Nazism to the exile of intellectuals and artists, the film explores the impact of World War II and its aftermath on European society. Through interviews, archival footage, and visual art, the documentary offers a comprehensive look at the cultural and historical context of this turbulent era, highlighting the influence of literature, surrealism, Dadaism, and other art movements. With a particular focus on the works of Salvador Dali and other prominent artists, the film examines how the trauma and social transformations of the time gave birth to new artistic expressions and movements. It also delves into the role of psychoanalysis, communist ideologies, and the exploration of the subconscious in shaping the art of the period. Europe After the Rain provides a thought-provoking exploration of the artistic and political landscape of the 1910s to the 1960s.

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.

Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict is a documentary that delves into the fascinating life of Peggy Guggenheim, an influential art patron and collector. From her early days in New York City to her time in Europe, the film explores Guggenheim's relationships, her passion for modern art, and her unique approach to collecting. Through interviews, archival footage, and artwork, viewers gain insight into Guggenheim's impact on the art world and her role in promoting and supporting artists like Jackson Pollock, Max Ernst, and Marcel Duchamp.

Dada rumba samba mambo, a Dadaist experience with very little continuity.

Three French pals take to the road in a stolen car and discover a talking, wounded stork — who claims to have deserted the Algerian army — and help it to escape to the home of a relative in Germany.

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.