Movies and TvShows featuring "self-reflexive" theme.

In Mexico, two teenage boys and an older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life and each other. The film combines straightforward storytelling with periodic interruptions of the soundtrack, during which the action continues, but a narrator provides additional out-of-context information about the characters, events, or setting depicted. Julio and Tenoch, two boys at the threshold of adulthood, meet Luisa and invite her on a trip to an invented secluded beach. Along the way, they confront their relationships and sexual experiences. They eventually find an isolated beach and enjoy their time together before parting ways. A year later, they reunite and learn of Luisa's death.

Jay and Silent Bob return to Hollywood to stop a reboot of the 'Bluntman and Chronic' movie from getting made.

In 'No Bears (2022)', the film explores two parallel love stories that are hindered by hidden, inevitable obstacles. These obstacles stem from the force of superstition and the mechanics of power. It delves into the complexities of forbidden romance, self-reflexive filmmaking, and the pursuit of artistic freedom.

Caro diario (1993) is a comedy-drama film that follows the journey of a man traveling through Rome, Italy. The film is divided into three segments, each exploring different aspects of the protagonist's life, including his encounters with doctors, his experiences on an island, and his observations of the city. Throughout the film, the protagonist reflects on his experiences through a personal diary.

Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie is a satirical comedy that follows the life of Donald Trump as he navigates the world of real estate and politics. The movie is based on Trump's memoir and offers a humorous take on his business ventures and political aspirations. With a non-linear narrative and self-reflexive elements, the movie pokes fun at Trump's character and the world of elite politics.

Aprile is a deadpan comedy that revolves around the life of the director, Nanni Moretti, during the 1990s. It explores his experiences with fatherhood, his involvement in politics, and the challenges he faces while making a film. The movie provides a unique and self-reflexive perspective on these topics, showcasing the director's wit and humor.

X&Y is a thought-provoking movie that delves into the complexities of gender identity and sexual identity in Eastern Europe. The story follows a group of actors in Sweden as they navigate the challenges and struggles of understanding and accepting their true selves. With themes of self-reflexivity and a touch of doggystyle-sex, X&Y offers a unique and engaging perspective on these important issues.

Travel films have an established format with their own conventions, history and baggage. It is a medium that has all too often sought to control, define and dictate perceptions of ”other” places. Comprised of footage shot while travelling on group excursions across Russia in 2019, An Uncountable Number of Threads is an attempt to draw out the ethical restrictions of a travelogue, while questioning how (and why) to make one. At times there is an awkward tourist-gaze, aware of its outsider position. But as a self-reflexive work that considers its own creation, it ultimately unravels, as the artist rationalises themselves out of a particular way of working, inviting the viewer into their uncertainty.

Daniela (24) is a ghost in pain. Her life ended suddenly and painfully, leaving her friend and roommate, Mónica (22) alone in their shared apartment in Santiago, Chile. Daniela feels her frustration grow within her, as she fears that her time in limbo will never end.

Of Great Events and Ordinary People is a documentary film that takes a unique approach to storytelling. Through a series of street interviews and observational footage, the film explores the lives of ordinary people in various locations, including Paris, France, New Guinea, and Chile. The documentary examines topics such as ritual, repetition, and the experiences of a Chilean immigrant. It provides a thought-provoking and intimate look into the lives of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.

Fed up with surviving on social crumbs, he takes a surreal flight to find a hidden truth. In a dull world, we need color, but what if this colorful idealization turns against you?

A short experimental film about processing internal stress outwardly through the creative process.

For five years, Stephen McCoy documented street life in Boston. This is what he captured.

Caspar Stracke replicates Jill Godmilow's replica of Harun Faroci's film "Inextinguishable Fire."

Self-reflexive experimental documentary that reads more like a sketch video