Movies and TvShows featuring "experimental-film" theme.

In the midst of the Auschwitz concentration camp, Rudolf Höss, the commandant, and his wife Hedwig, work to create a perfect life for their family in a house and garden adjacent to the camp. They face the horrors of the Holocaust alongside the constant struggle for normalcy and happiness.

An odyssey through time and memory, centered around a place in New England where—from wilderness, and then, later, from a home—love, loss, struggle, hope and legacy play out between couples and families over generations.

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.

Monsieur Oscar leads a series of strange lives, from a beggar to a family man to an assassin, all while traveling in a limousine driven by Céline.

Based on the novel by William S. Burroughs, a writer becomes embroiled in a strange and surreal world after getting involved with illegal drugs. He begins to experience bizarre hallucinations and encounters talking insects, giant centipedes, and a mysterious typewriter. As his addiction and paranoia grow, he finds himself caught in a web of conspiracy and psychological disintegration.

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.

Henry is resurrected with no memory and must save his wife from a telekinetic warlord who plans to bio-engineer soldiers. Along the way, Henry encounters mercenaries, clones, and dominatrix assassins, fighting his way through an army of cyborgs. With the help of a man named Jimmy and his clones, Henry faces off against the warlord and his powers, ultimately defeating him to save his wife.

Inland Empire follows an actress who lands a role in a movie that seems to blur the lines between fiction and reality. As she delves deeper into her character, she starts to lose her sense of self and becomes entangled in a web of surreal experiences and mysterious events. Navigating through parallel worlds, she encounters strange characters and confronts her own fears and hidden desires. As the boundaries of reality and fantasy blur, she must confront the darkness within herself to find a way out.

Lost Highway is a neo-noir psychological thriller that explores themes of identity, duality, and paranoia. The story follows Fred Madison, a saxophonist, who becomes haunted by a series of mysterious events and starts to lose his grip on reality. As he delves deeper into the darkness, he discovers a chilling connection between his own life and a brutal murder.

Enter the Void follows the story of a young drug dealer in Tokyo who is killed during a police raid. As he hovers between life and death, his spirit watches over his sister and his friends as they navigate the neon-lit underworld of Tokyo. Through a series of hallucinations and flashbacks, the film explores themes of drug use, the afterlife, and the interconnectedness of all things.

Gummo is an avant-garde experimental film that follows the lives of various eccentric characters in a small town in Ohio. The film explores themes of poverty, violence, and social alienation, with a nonlinear timeline and a shocking portrayal of taboo subjects. It delves into the lives of outcasts, including a cat killer, prostitutes, juvenile delinquents, and a father-daughter incestuous relationship. It also touches upon issues like drug addiction, racism, and the aftermath of a tornado.

To Each His Own Cinema is a collection of short films by various directors, each providing their unique perspective and love for the art of cinema. The film pays homage to the magic and impact of movies while exploring different themes and styles.

Two old friends, Andre and Wally, meet for dinner and engage in a profound conversation about life, philosophy, and the nature of reality. They discuss various topics ranging from art, spirituality, to personal experiences. The film explores the complexities of human existence and the search for meaning.

The Idiots follows a group of people with intellectual disabilities who rebel against societal norms by pretending to be 'idiots' in public. Their actions provoke and challenge the normative behaviors of those around them, creating a sense of discomfort and introspection. Through their unconventional actions, the group explores themes of freedom, identity, and the power of collective action. The film delves into the complexities of human behavior and societal expectations, ultimately questioning the boundaries of normality.

The story is set in Waco, Texas in 1956 and follows a family. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence and grapples with his parents' conflicting teachings. It explores themes of love, mercy, sickness, suffering, and death. The narrative also includes an adult Jack who is seeking meaning in a modern world. The story ultimately ends with hope, emphasizing the beauty and joy in everyday life and the importance of unselfish love.

The ponytail is a dumpster version of the Oedipus myth. Diana, a prostitute from Vienna, returns to the city. She has a trace, memory gaps, and milk started flowing from her breasts. Twenty-year-old orphan-outcast May suspects that she may be its author. Diana's return coincides with one made in the neighboring forest. May is arrested for being violent on police officer Max's wife.

The Man Who Sleeps follows a young man in Paris who feels disconnected and disillusioned with the world. As he navigates through his mundane life, he experiences an existential crisis and struggles to find purpose and connection. The film explores themes of loneliness, incommunicability, and the existential dilemma of modern urban life. Shot in black and white, the movie uses voice-over monologues to delve into the protagonist's thoughts and emotions, creating an experimental and introspective atmosphere.

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a surreal and satirical comedy that tells the story of a group of upper-class individuals who repeatedly try to have a dinner together, but are constantly confronted with bizarre and unexpected situations. From dream sequences to encounters with terrorists and military officers, the characters navigate through a series of absurd and humorous scenarios that highlight the contradictions and decadence of the bourgeoisie.

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.

Two friends named Gerry find themselves lost in the desert with no food, water, or way to communicate with the outside world. As they wander through the harsh wilderness, their friendship is tested and they must confront their own mortality.