Tag: Avant-Garde
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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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WARNUNG VOR EINER HEILIGEN HURE aka BEWARE OF A HOLY WHORE
“Beware of a Holy Whore” (Warnung vor einer heiligen Hure) is a 1971 film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, renowned for its exploration of complex psychological and social dynamics, as well as its subversion of traditional cinematic forms. This avant-garde film, while brimming with Fassbinder’s trademark themes of existential struggle, interpersonal alienation, and self-destruction, offers…
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TOUT VA BIEN aka EVERYTHING IS FINE
Tout Va Bien (translated as Everything is Fine) is a 1972 French political drama directed by Jean-Luc Godard and Jean-Pierre Gorin that delves into the contradictions and disillusionments of modern life, particularly in the context of the political and social upheaval of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The film explores the relationship between personal…
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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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CET OBSCUR OBJET DU DESIR aka THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE
That Obscure Object of Desire (Cet obscur objet du désir) is a 1977 surreal, darkly comedic drama directed by the legendary Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel in his final film. The movie is an adaptation of Pierre Louÿs’ 1898 novel La Femme et le Pantin (The Woman and the Puppet), delving into themes of obsession, desire,…
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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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THE LAST MOVIE
“The Last Movie” is a 1971 film directed by Dennis Hopper, who also stars in the film. The movie is a complex and avant-garde exploration of the filmmaking process and the consequences of exploiting indigenous cultures. The story follows Kansas, a stuntman working on the set of a Western being filmed in a small village…
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THE TOUCHABLES
“The Touchables,” a 1968 British film directed by Robert Freeman, is a quirky, psychedelic crime comedy that captures the spirit of the swinging ’60s. With its colorful visuals and offbeat narrative, the film explores themes of fame, obsession, and counterculture.The film opens with a surreal sequence set in London, where we meet the four central…
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EMPEROR TOMATO KETCHUP
“Emperor Tomato Ketchup” is a 1971 experimental film directed by Shuji Terayama. It is known for its avant-garde style and surreal narrative, as well as being somewhat controversial for its depiction and actions played by children. The film is a social commentary that explores themes of power, authority, and rebellion in a dystopian society ruled…
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Q-BEC MY LOVE (NSFW)
“Q-Bec My Love” is a Canadian film that was released in 1970, directed by Jean Pierre Lefebvre. The movie is a satirical allegory that explores sexuality in the entertainment and advertising industry through a series of disconnected vignettes. Shot in black and white, the film has a direct lighting source that creates surreal vignettes, often…
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