Movies and TvShows featuring "film-poem" theme.
Of Time and the City is a personal documentary that delves into the history, social decay, and modernization of Liverpool, England. It explores themes of working-class life, urban decay, and the loss of faith, while also touching on topics such as pop culture, literature, classical music, and religion. Through a mix of archival footage, poetry quotes, and autobiographical elements, the film paints a nostalgic and haunting portrait of the city.
As queer trans and gender non-conforming children of the Vietnamese diaspora, we are fragmented at the crossroads of being displaced from not only a sense of belonging to our ancestral land, but also our own bodies which are conditioned by society to stray away from our most authentic existence. Yet these bodies of ours are the vessels we sail to embark on a lifetime voyage of return to our original selves. It is our bodies that navigate the treacherous tides of normative systems that impose themselves on our very being. And it is our bodies that act as community lighthouses for collective liberation. Ultimately, the landscape of our bodies is our blueprint to remembering, to healing, to blooming.
A documentary recording wildlife in Lancaster, Dundee and Fife, shot on a Samsung Galaxy A51.
Aberfan: The Green Hollow is a powerful and heart-wrenching documentary drama that portrays the devastating Aberfan disaster which took place in Wales in 1966. The film-poem tells the story of a small town that was struck by a tragedy when a colliery spoil tip collapsed, burying a school and its students alive. With a focus on the aftermath and the impact on the community, the documentary sheds light on the casualties and the struggles faced by the survivors. It serves as a poignant reminder of the heartbreaking event that shook the nation.
The wanderer Rascal embarks on a psychotic and contradictory journey to break out of the ego bubble in which his self-loathing and isolation have inserted him in. After his metamorphosis, his soulmate, Paloma, makes him realize that life is as complicated as it is simple - and that all that's left to do is to live.
On April 1st, 2022, my grandfather passed away and i felt lost. I think my path changed when, some days after he passed away, i was offered a small VHS camera. "Moving Memories" is a visual journey that makes the viewer reflect on our momentary presence on earth and questions the nature of memory. Throughout this journey, we get to the conclusion that memories are more than just static photographs in our minds, they're alive and in constant movement, changing while we evolve as individuals. These memories have influence and help us to move on.
A short film poem about transitioning to the next chapter of your life
Troubled waters and accursed thaumaturges: Lovecraft's haunting vision of the sea and the unfathomable mysteries that lie within its depths, but also the ancient lore hidden beneath the waters.
Lovesick, a young maiden summons heavens and hell for aid, but only the devil hears her.
Sigh, Rushes, Sigh (2018) is a poetic short film that explores themes of love, tragedy, and the beauty of nature. The film portrays the melancholy and sorrow of a tragic love story, where the protagonists find solace in the embrace of nature and the rush of the surrounding rushes. The story is portrayed through stunning visuals and powerful imagery, capturing the essence of a sorrowful and poetic experience. The film-poem delves deep into human emotions, exploring themes of life, death, and the transient nature of existence. The narrative reaches its climax with a tragic death-by-drowning, leaving the audience in awe and contemplation.
Iqra, a poet in an orthodox family, conceals her pregnancy, confiding only in brother Aadil. Her husband's sudden death forces her to reassess her desire for freedom.
In 'Man and the Sea,' a filmmaker presents the viewer with a stunning visual journey into the mysterious and mesmerizing world of the sea. Through the use of Super-8 film and creative storytelling techniques, the film-poem reflects on the relationship between humans and the vastness of the ocean. Mirroring the abyss beneath the waves, it explores themes of solitude, wonder, and the interconnectedness of all life.
Spellbound is a mesmerizing horror short film that combines poetry, nature, and haunting visuals. It tells the story of a young woman who becomes entranced by a spellbinding poem, only to discover the dark and supernatural forces behind it. With beautiful cinematography, eerie double-exposure effects, and a haunting synthesizer score, Spellbound takes viewers on a chilling journey into the realm of literary horror.
Short film after the Swedish poet Gustaf Fröding's (1860-1911) reflections on youth, coming of age and first love.
Whitman’s manifesto for a poetry of supreme engagement – a poetry of the mind, body and soul – told though LomoKino images.
Harry Hooton (1969) is a biographical documentary that delves into the life of Harry Hooton, an influential poet and artist from Sydney, Australia. The film explores Hooton's role in the avant-garde art scene of the 21st century, his unique approach to poetry and his contributions to the electronic music genre. With a focus on Hooton's life as an artist and his interactions with the artistic community, the documentary provides a deep insight into his work and his impact on the Australian art scene.
Blurring the lines between candid memories and narrative fiction, The Gray-Haired Men captivates as it frames the past and present as the fiction of a distant future.
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