fantasy surrealism films
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Filmography
Dreams
Akira Kurosawa · 1990
A collection of magical tales based upon the actual dreams of director Akira Kurosawa.
The Holy Mountain
Alejandro Jodorowsky · 1973
The Alchemist assembles together a group of people from all walks of life to represent the planets in the solar system. The occult adept's intention is to put his recruits through strange mystical rites and divest them of their worldly baggage before embarking on a trip to Lotus Island. There they ascend the Holy Mountain to displace the immortal gods who secretly rule the universe.
A Trip to the Moon
Georges Méliès · 1902
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
Metropolis
Fritz Lang · 1927
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
The Color of Pomegranates
Sergei Parajanov · 1969
The life of the revered 18th-century Armenian poet and musician Sayat-Nova. Portraying events in the life of the artist from childhood up to his death, the movie addresses in particular his relationships with women, including his muse. The production tells Sayat-Nova's dramatic story by using both his poems and largely still camerawork, creating a work hailed as revolutionary by Mikhail Vartanov.
Angel's Egg
Mamoru Oshii · 1985
In a desolate and dark world full of shadows, lives one little girl who seems to do nothing but collect water in jars and protect a large egg she carries everywhere. A mysterious man enters her life... and they discuss the world around them.
The Fall
Tarsem Singh · 2008
Miejski szpital w Los Angeles, rok 1912. Roy Walker odniósł poważne obrażenia podczas kręcenia jednej z kaskaderskich scen filmowych. Złamane zostało również jego serce, kiedy ukochana dziewczyna uciekła z pewnym aktorem. Zrozpaczony i zdesperowany chłopak ma plan ostatecznego uwolnienia się od cierpienia, ale, unieruchomiony na szpitalnym łóżku, nie jest w stanie sam go zrealizować. Zaprzyjaźnia się więc z małą pacjentką ze złamaną ręką, 5-letnią Aleksandrią. Codziennie opowiada dziewczynce kolejny fragment fantastycznej opowieści.
The Fabulous Adventures of the Legendary Baron Munchausen
Jean Image · 1979
The Fabulous Adventures of the legendary Baron Munchausen is a French animated feature from Jean Image of 1978, inspired by the adventures of Baron Munchausen. Baron Munchausen is wont to bring his friends to tell them about his imaginary exploits.
Soundtrack
Why
Track · Carly Simon
Golden Brown
Track · The Stranglers
Scary
Track · Björk
