Tag: Surrealism

  • PEAU D’ANE aka DONKEYSKIN

    PEAU D’ANE aka DONKEYSKIN

    “Donkeyskin” (“Peau d’Âne”) is a 1970 French musical fantasy film directed by Jacques Demy. The film is based on the classic fairy tale “Donkeyskin” by Charles Perrault and features a blend of enchanting visuals, whimsical music, and a touch of surrealism. It stars Catherine Deneuve, Jean Marais, and Jacques Perrin. In a far-off kingdom, a…

  • DEMENTIA (DAUGHTER OF HORROR)

    DEMENTIA (DAUGHTER OF HORROR)

    “Dementia,” a 1955 experimental horror film directed by John Parker, is a nightmarish and surreal journey into the mind of a disturbed young woman, often referred to as “the Gamine.” The film, notable for its lack of dialogue, relies heavily on its eerie visual style and unsettling score by George Antheil to tell the story.…

  • EMPEROR TOMATO KETCHUP

    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…

  • LOVE AFFAIR, OR THE CASE OF THE MISSING SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR

    LOVE AFFAIR, OR THE CASE OF THE MISSING SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR

    “Love Affair, or The Case of the Missing Switchboard Operator” is a daring and surreal Yugoslav film directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Dusan Makavejev. Set in the backdrop of 1970s Belgrade, the film explores themes of love, desire, political oppression, and the loss of innocence. The story revolves around Izabela (portrayed by Eva Ras), a…