Movies and TvShows featuring "outsider-art" theme.

People battling to the death in a seemingly endless wasteland searching for the Embodiment of Angst.

A strange story from Somerset, England about a filmmaking farmer and the inspiring legacy of his long-lost home movies.

A film documenting the soulful art, environments, and voices of self-taught artists on the back roads of the American South.

Scarlet Street (1945) is a film-noir crime drama about an amateur artist who falls in love with a femme fatale. As their romance intensifies, he becomes embroiled in a murder plot and finds himself trapped in a web of deceit and despair.

Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin' is a documentary film that delves into the life and career of artist Robert Williams. It provides an in-depth look at his artistic journey, influences, and impact on the art world. The film also explores his unique and controversial style, which combines elements of pop culture, comic books, and the underground art scene. Through interviews, archival footage, and Williams' own artwork, the documentary paints a comprehensive portrait of this influential artist.

Junebug follows a newlywed couple, George and Madeleine, as they visit George's family in North Carolina. As Madeleine navigates the complexities of her dysfunctional in-laws and the small-town dynamics, she finds herself drawn to an outsider artist named David. The film explores themes of love, family, and the struggles of communication in relationships.

Ragged Heart is a gripping drama set in rural Georgia that explores the tragic journey of a musician haunted by the loss of his daughter. With a backdrop of hauntingly beautiful music and the exploration of outsider art, the film delves into the depths of grief, family bonds, and the struggle to find redemption.

After being kicked out of his group home onto the grim summer streets, Fantasy A, a real-life autistic rapper, embarks on a quest for fame and a comfortable mattress. Set in Seattle, this ensemble comedy follows his odyssey to overcome obstacles and find success.

After being pranked by chipmunks Zander and Zayden, the Jungle Forest Gang set off to stop their mayhem at once and have things go back to their casual manner.

Lily Sometimes is a movie about a country girl who lies down in the middle of a road in protest against her sister's marriage. After her sister's death, she struggles with her own demons including bulimia and aneurysm while dealing with her sister's simpleton husband and an animal that she becomes attached to. Based on a novel, the movie takes place in the countryside and explores themes of loss, conflict with in-laws, adultery, and outsider art.

Marc with a C is the stage name of Orlando indie/DIY singer-songwriter Marc Sirdoreus and was formally a persona enacted on stage for over 20 years. This documentary covers their career using only filmed stage performances, interviews, and other video and audio releases published online by Marc or their audience. Made from a myriad of videos with view counts ranging from 15 to 30k, it chronicles their attempts to use music and lyrics to connect to and understand others, as well as their relationship to attention and performance as social media swallows up small artists to turn art into content.

Hidden Away is a biographical drama film that tells the story of a painter's life. Set in Switzerland during World War Two, the film explores the themes of poverty, mental illness, and isolation that the artist battles with. The story is told in an in-medias-res style, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of the protagonist. Hidden Away delves into the world of outsider art and captures the journey of an artist in Northern Italy.

After being fired, a retiree embarks on a motorcycle journey to collect his pension. Along the way, he encounters strange characters and reminisces about his past traumatic experiences.

Tells the story of five Outsider musicians/artist- who never achieved the fame or fortune they craved, but never gave up trying.

James Castle: Portrait of an Artist is a documentary that explores the life and artistic journey of James Castle, a self-taught artist known for his unique and influential work in the field of folk art. The film delves into Castle's childhood, his unconventional artistic methods, and the challenges he faced as an outsider artist.

An animated episode film made up of a series of 15-minute stories, each set in a different European country, and in each of which the mother, both parents or the child meet a tragic end.

Tennessee outsider artist Billy Tripp has constructed a massive steel sculpture for the past 33 years, and is finally setting his sights on retirement. Former Brownsville native Randall Kendrick examines Tripp’s life and work as he builds one of the final pieces of his ever expanding sculpture, The Mindfield.

Gavin built a giant volcano sculpture that's now in his dad's shed. Gavin seeks his dad's understanding but he's uninterested in modern art and refuses to participate in the documentary.

Magical Universe is a captivating documentary that explores the enchanting world of outsider art. The film delves into the life and work of an artist who creates captivating and unique pieces of art while living in solitude. Through interviews and footage, viewers get a glimpse into the artist's life and the impact his art has on the world.

Based on a dream I had some weeks (or months) ago where I was back in 1973 directing a film. but couldn't figure out what we were doing.