Fantasia 2000 is a collection of animated musical shorts set to classical music. The film features a combination of new segments and legacy segments from the original Fantasia (1940). Through animated storytelling, the movie showcases a variety of themes, including romance, magic, and biblical stories. The film also incorporates elements of fantasy and family entertainment, making it suitable for viewers of all ages.
Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot follows the life of Ivan the Terrible as he faces a conspiracy by the boyars to overthrow him. The film explores themes of power, brutality, and political intrigue in 16th century Russia.
In 'The Last Laugh,' an aging doorman is demoted from his prestigious job to a lowly washroom attendant. He struggles with the challenges of old age, humiliation, and the loss of his pride. This silent film explores themes of aging, pride, and the impact of societal expectations on individuals.
A five-year visual ethnography of traditional yet practical orchestration of Semana Santa in a small town where religious woodcarving is the livelihood. An experiential film on neocolonial Philippines’ interpretation of Saints and Gods through many forms of rituals and iconographies, exposing wood as raw material that undergoes production processes before becoming a spiritual object of devotion. - A sculpture believed to have been imported in town during Spanish colonial conquest, locally known as Mahal na Señor Sepulcro, is celebrating its 500 years. Meanwhile, composed of non-actors, Senakulo re-enacts the sufferings and death of Jesus. As the local community yearly unites to commemorate the Passion of Christ, a laborious journey unfolds following local craftsmen in transforming blocks of wood into a larger than life Jesus crucified on a 12-ft cross.
Three conspirators steal a secret android. In their warehouse hideout, the android secretes a reality-altering substance, which casts them into a frightening nether-world of interconnected subjectivity.
Nouvelle Vague (1990) is a thought-provoking drama exploring the complexities of female-male relationships and the disillusionment of life. Through poetic imagery and avant-garde storytelling, the film delves into the afterlife and the profound impact of an enigmatic woman, creating a wave of emotions.
A contemporary artist in New York City navigates through romantic rivalry, artistic inspiration, and the challenges of creating meaningful art. The movie explores themes of love, competition, and the complexities of the art world.
Pig Chicken Suicide is a veritable assault on the senses, mixing violent images of animal slaughter, racial strife, and surrealism to tell the story of two Koreans living in Japan whose love is destroyed due to overwhelming racial discrimination. In explicit abattoir photos and much symbolism, Matsui tells about the struggles of ethnic Koreans in Japan. A butcher's love affair and his relationship with the animals he kills frame the story.
It has been two years since unsuccessful cartoonist Tsube started to live with Kuniko casually in a small apartment.
Set during World War Two, this gripping drama tells the story of a Ukrainian village caught in the midst of the conflict. As Nazi forces invade the USSR, a large family struggles to survive amidst poverty and the threat of war. The film explores themes of survival, brotherhood, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Filmmaker Matthew Bate explores the making of Trent Parker and Narelle Autio's 'Summation of Force', a moving image work that studies bodies in motion and the world of professional sport.
In a rainy Brazilian city, an amnesic man is taken in by a lonely clickworker at a course for people with a strange neurological syndrome. After using an addictive AI device, he embarks on a tragic and absurd journey to find where he truly belongs.
A famous French filmmaker is hired by a major Hollywood producer to make a documentary on the state of post-Cold War Russia. The filmmaker, though, subverts the project by stubbornly remaining in France and casting himself as the title character of Dostoyevsky's "The Idiot," offering up a series of typically Godardian musings on art, politics, the nature of images and the future of cinema.
Visual Futurist: The Art & Life of Syd Mead is a documentary that delves into the fascinating journey of Syd Mead, one of the most influential artists and visionaries of our time. Through interviews, insights, and a showcase of his iconic work, the film celebrates Mead's immense contribution to the worlds of science fiction and design.
Blinkity Blank is a 1955 animated short film that combines abstract imagery with jazz music. The film explores the concept of form and improvisation, showcasing the creativity of the composer. It incorporates various animation techniques, including drawn-on-film and stop-motion animation. The film's unique style and innovative approach make it a must-watch for animation enthusiasts.
In this avant-garde puppet movie, a transfusion of imagery takes the viewer on a merry-go-round of surrealism. A cow becomes the centerpiece of a satire-comedy that explores the secret formula of life through poetry and satire.
This short animation transports us from the farthest conceivable point of the universe to the tiniest particle of existence, an atom of a living human cell. The art of animation and animation camera achieve this exhilarating journey with a freshness and clarity. Without words.