Category: Surrealist
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5 BAMBOLE PER LA LUNA D’AGOSTO aka FIVE DOLLS FOR THE AUGUST MOON
“5 bambole per la luna d’agosto,” aka “Five Dolls for the August Moon,” is a 1970 surreal giallo (Italian thriller) written by Mario di Nardo, based on a story by Mario Bava, who also directed the film. The film unfolds on a secluded Mediterranean island, where a group of wealthy industrialists, their wives, and companions…
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FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN or ANDY WARHOL’S FRANKENSTEIN (NSFW)
“Flesh for Frankenstein” (often referred to as Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein) is a 1973 surreal and darkly comedic horror film directed by Paul Morrissey, known for his collaborations with Andy Warhol. Although often associated with Warhol due to its branding, the film was helmed creatively and visually by Morrissey. It was initially released in 3D and…
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IF…. (NSFW)
“if….” is a 1968 British satirical drama directed by Lindsay Anderson and is regarded as one of the defining films of 1960s British cinema. Blending realism with surrealism, the film is a scathing critique of institutional authority, class privilege, and societal repression, set against the rigid backdrop of an English public (private) boys’ school. It…
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AFTER HOURS
“After Hours,” a 1985 film directed by Martin Scorsese, is a darkly comedic and surreal exploration of urban anxiety and existential frustration. Set over the course of one harrowing night in New York City’s SoHo district, the film follows mild-mannered word processor Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne), whose innocent quest for a casual date spirals into…
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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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SZERELMEM, ELEKTRA aka ELECTRA, MY LOVE
‘Electra, My Love’ (Szerelmem, Elektra) is a 1974 visually stunning and politically charged Hungarian film directed by Miklós Jancsó. Known for his long takes and choreographed movement, Jancsó reinterprets the classic Greek myth of Electra as an allegory of revolution, oppression, and hope. The film is notable for being shot in just 12 long takes,…
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AMARCORD
Amarcord is a 1973 film directed by Federico Fellini, it stars Bruno Zanin, Pupella Maggio, Armando Brancia, Magali Noël, and Ciccio Ingrassia. “Amarcord” (which means “I Remember” in the dialect of Rimini, Fellini’s hometown) is a semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age film that nostalgically and surrealistically portrays life in a small Italian coastal town during the 1930s under…
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SHORT FILM: INAUGURATION OF THE PLEASURE DOME
“Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome” is a short avant-garde film directed by Kenneth Anger in 1954. The film vividly explores mythological, historical, and occult figures engaging in ritualistic and hedonistic ceremonies. Anger drew inspiration from Aleister Crowley’s Thelemic philosophies and a Halloween party-themed “Come as your Madness,” hosted by artist Renate Druks. The film features…
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ERASERHEAD
“Eraserhead” (1977) is a surrealist horror film directed by David Lynch in his feature-length debut. Known for its disturbing imagery, haunting sound design, and ambiguous narrative, the film has become a cult classic and is considered one of Lynch’s most iconic works. The story follows Henry Spencer, played by Jack Nance, an awkward and reclusive…
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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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