Movies and TvShows featuring "modernism" theme.
The fictional encounter in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (in the 30s) between popular songwriter Lamartine Babo and inconoclast poet and playwright Oswald de Andrade.
Mon Oncle follows the story of a factory worker named Monsieur Hulot as he navigates the complexities of modern life in a suburban neighborhood. The film explores themes of technology, modernity, and the contrast between traditional and automated homes. Through visual and physical comedy, Mon Oncle provides a lighthearted critique of societal progress.
In 1920s Paris, Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky begin a passionate love affair while Stravinsky's wife is terminally ill. As they navigate their intense connection, their artistic worlds collide, leading to groundbreaking artistic endeavors.
Helvetica (2007) is a captivating documentary that delves into the influence of the Helvetica typeface in the modern world. Through interviews with renowned designers and scholars, the film showcases how this simple yet iconic font has shaped global culture, art, advertising, and graphic design. It highlights the immense impact of typography and explores the powerful role of design in our everyday lives.
A look at the aesthetics of our suburbs. Tim Ross – comedian, broadcaster and aficionado of the Modernist era – is tour guide for this very personal journey exploring how and why our suburbs look the way they do. Travelling the country gaining unprecedented access to some of our most epic homes, meeting their owners, peeling back their history and revelling in their beauty Tim poses the question: from Modernism to McMansionism – how did we get here?
Aalto (2020) is a captivating documentary that explores the life and work of Alvar Aalto, a renowned Finnish architect and furniture designer. The film delves into his journey through the 1930s to the 1960s, highlighting significant milestones such as his modernist style, his humanization of modern architecture, and his innovative use of wood. Alongside his professional achievements, the movie also touches upon his personal life, including the loss of his wife and his marriage. Aalto's influence in the world of modern art and design is showcased through his iconic buildings and furniture. Through interviews, voice-overs, and archival footage, Aalto provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this visionary artist.
Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom is an animated short film that follows the comedic journey of a music teacher as he educates his students about the history of music. Through various animated sequences, the film explores different musical instruments, orchestras, and music genres. The teacher encounters humorous situations and engages in a mix of singing, dancing, and playing music to teach his students. The film combines educational elements with comedy and music to create an entertaining and informative experience for viewers.
In Our Modern Maidens, a group of ambitious young women navigate through the challenges of love, friendship, and reputation in 1920s Washington D.C. as they strive to find success and happiness.
In 1920s Paris, a struggling artist gets caught in a love triangle while navigating the glamorous art scene. He becomes involved in forgery and must navigate love, wealth, and trust.
In a small village, two families are locked in a bitter feud. The conflicts escalate as the village doctor gets caught in the middle. The tensions reach a breaking point when a river becomes the catalyst for the ultimate revenge.
Documentary series "Slumbering Concrete" erects its narrative around modern architecture in Croatia and regions of the former Yugoslavia - an area distinguished by large number of vacated and ruinous buildings from 20th century that are of immense architectural significance. The series is composed of 4 thematic chapters, of which the first is dedicated to architecture of tourism purposes, second to monuments and commemorative buildings, third to post-industrial and post-military landscapes and fourth to great ambitions of unfinished modernizations.
A divorced woman invites her alcoholic sister and brother-in-law to live with her, causing tensions and drama in their suburban life.
In the aftermath of World War II, a young American diplomat travels to Afghanistan to investigate the disappearance of a woman in a remote desert village. Along the way, he becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue, forbidden love, and arms smuggling.
What a Mess is a comedy set in Athens, Greece. It explores the themes of poverty, wealth, commentary on society, and allegory through a triptych of interconnected stories. The film combines elements of tearjerker melodrama, detective mystery, and political satire.
Famous 1920s modernist writer F. Scott Fitzgerald and his eccentric Flapper socialite wife Zelda Sayre's relationship began quite passionately, but he slowly fell into alcoholism and she was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Helene is a talented painter living in Helsinki in the year 1915. She struggles with heartbreak, mental breakdown, and the impending loss of her mother. Amidst all these challenges, Helene finds solace in her friendship with an art dealer and discovers her own voice as an artist.
A male college student returns home from a long trip, only to discover that his partner is now living with another man. The film explores themes such as social relevance, miscommunication, and alienation in the modern world.
A short documentary on the River Ouse, following it downstream from Lewes to Newhaven, meditating on the surrounding area.
Fantasy comedy about Brazilian writer Oswald de Andrade, one of the most important icons of Modernism in Brazil. In the film, Oswald is played by two actors: Ítala Nandi, as his feminine anima, and Flávio Galvão, as the masculine half.
An owl teaches his class full of birds about melody. It's all around in nature. Only birds and man can sing; man "sings" even when he speaks. We see a quick survey of the stages of life, as captured by songs: the alphabet song for primary school, Here Comes the Bride, The Old Gray Mare, etc. Some inspirations for song are outlined in song: love, sailing, trains, the West, motherhood, etc., but "we never sing about brains." Finally, an example of how a simple melody can be expanded into a symphony: an elaborate version of the simple tune that opened the lesson