Category: Experimental
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LE COUPLE TÉMOIN aka THE MODEL COUPLE (NSFW)
“Le Couple témoin,” also known as “The Model Couple,” is a satirical French comedy directed by William Klein in 1977. The film presents a unique blend of social experiment and absurdist critique, following an ordinary couple selected by the French government to live under constant surveillance in a “model apartment,” which is a prototype of…
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LA PLANÉTE SAUVAGE aka FANTASTIC PLANET
“La Planète sauvage” (also known as “Fantastic Planet”) is a 1973 René Laloux-directed French-Czechoslovak animated allegory set on the strange world of Ygam, home to the gigantic, blue-skinned alien species known as the Draags. Humanity—here called the Oms—are tiny, animal-like beings, often kept as pets or exterminated as pests. The film follows an Om named…
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JAG ÄR NYFIKEN – EN FILM GULT aka I AM CURIOUS (YELLOW) NSFW
“I Am Curious (Yellow)” (Jag är nyfiken—en film i gult) is a groundbreaking 1967 Swedish film directed by Vilgot Sjöman. It is known for its bold blend of political commentary, experimental storytelling, and explicit sexuality. The film became a lightning rod for controversy upon its international release, particularly in the United States, where it was…
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SHORT FILM: FANTASMAGORIE
“Fantasmagorie” is widely considered the first fully animated film in history. It was created by French cartoonist and animator Émile Cohl in 1908 and runs for approximately one minute and forty five seconds . This silent, experimental short film is a pioneering work in hand-drawn animation and a landmark in early cinema. The film opens…
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SHORT FILM: LUCIFER RISING
“Lucifer Rising” is an experimental occult short film by Kenneth Anger, filmed in parts during the 1960s, completed in 1972, and released in 1980. It is a visual and symbolic invocation of the archetypal figure Lucifer, reimagined not as the devil of Christian tradition, but as a bringer of light, rebellion, and enlightenment—a creative, cosmic…
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PINK FLOYD: LIVE AT POMPEII
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii is a 1972 concert documentary film featuring the legendary rock band Pink Floyd (David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason). It features Pink Floyd performing a live set in the ancient Roman amphitheater of Pompeii, Italy. Unlike traditional concert films, it captures the band playing without an audience,…
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SHORT FILM: I JUST WANT TO KISS YOU
“I Just Want to Kiss You” is an 11-minute short film released in 1998, directed by Jamie Thraves. The film serves as an homage to the French New Wave, capturing themes of friendship and love. The film is shot in black and white, which reflects the stylistic elements of the French New Wave, focusing on the characters’…
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SHORT FILM: THE GIRL CHEWING GUM
The Girl Chewing Gum (1976) by John Smith is a short experimental film that deconstructs the relationship between film, reality, and directorial control. The film begins with a commanding voiceover directing various elements of an everyday street scene in Dalston, East London. The voice, resembling that of a film director, orchestrates the movement of people,…
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SHORT FILM: THE FROG (1908)
The Frog (1908), directed by Segundo de Chomón, is a silent, surreal short film that blends early special effects with whimsical storytelling. The film begins with a magician performing a series of tricks in front of an audience. As the magician conjures a variety of objects, one of his creations is a small frog that…
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SHORT FILM: SCORPIO RISING
“Scorpio Rising” is a groundbreaking 1963 experimental short film directed by Kenneth Anger. The film explores themes of rebellion, sexuality, and the intersection of popular culture and subversive iconography. “Scorpio Rising” is a non-narrative film that conveys its themes through visual symbolism, pop music, and a provocative editing style. The film is divided into several…
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