Direction: Matthew Barney

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Matthew Barney. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Cremaster 3

2002 · Movie · 182 min. · United States

Direction Matthew Barney

Cast Richard Serra · Matthew Barney · Aimee Mullins · Paul Brady

Synopsis Cremaster 3 (2002) unfolds in the bustling metropolis of New York City, chronicling the erection of the iconic Chrysler Building, which serves as a central character harboring internal, conflicting forces vying for spiritual ascension. The narrative revolves around the Masonic...

6.6

116 votes

6.6

116 votes

Cremaster 2

1999 · Movie · 79 min. · United States

Direction Matthew Barney

Cast Norman Mailer · Matthew Barney · Lauren Pine · Scot Ewalt

Synopsis Cremaster 2 (1999) is a film that serves as the second installment in Matthew Barney's "Cremaster Cycle," a series of five films that form a self-contained artistic universe. This particular film is styled as a gothic Western and introduces conflict...

6.4

86 votes

6.4

86 votes

Drawing Restraint 9

2005 · Movie · 135 min. · United States

Direction Matthew Barney

Cast Björk · Mayumi Miyata · Shiro Nomura · Tomoyuki Ogawa

Synopsis Drawing Restraint 9 (2005) explores the dynamic between self-imposed limitations and artistic expression. This theme is metaphorically represented through the creation and metamorphosis of a colossal sculpture made from liquid Vaseline, titled “The Field.” Throughout the film, this sculpture is...

6.2

153 votes

6.2

153 votes

Cremaster 5

1997 · Movie · 55 min. · United States

Direction Matthew Barney

Cast Ursula Andress · Matthew Barney · Joanne Rha · Susan Rha

Synopsis Cremaster 5 (1997) is the concluding chapter in Matthew Barney's ambitious film series, known as the Cremaster Cycle. This series comprises five films, each titled from Cremaster 1 to Cremaster 5, forming a unique and self-contained artistic universe. The inspiration...

5.5

61 votes

5.5

61 votes

Cremaster 1

1995 · Movie · 40 min. · United States

Direction Matthew Barney

Cast Marti Domination · Gemma Bourdon Smith · Kathleen Crepeau · Nina Kotov

Synopsis Cremaster 1 (1995) is a visually and conceptually rich film that serves as the opening chapter in Matthew Barney's renowned "Cremaster Cycle." This film is set against the backdrop of the blue Astroturf playing field of Bronco Stadium in Boise,...

5.5

160 votes

5.5

160 votes

Cremaster 4

1995 · Movie · 42 min. · United States

Direction Matthew Barney

Cast Matthew Barney · Dave Molyneux · Graham Molyneux · Steve Sinnott

Synopsis Cremaster 4 (1995) is the fourth installment in Matthew Barney's renowned film series, known as the Cremaster Cycle. This avant-garde project comprises five films, each titled Cremaster 1 through Cremaster 5, forming a unique and self-contained artistic universe. The series...

5.1

88 votes

5.1

88 votes

Destricted

2006 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

Direction Marina Abramovic · Matthew Barney · Marco Brambilla · Larry Clark

Cast Shirin Barthel · Richard Blondel · Jasmine Byrne · Manuel Ferrara

Synopsis Destricted (2006) is an anthology of provocative cinematic works that delves into the intersection of artistic expression and human sexuality. This collection of short films, each directed by a different filmmaker, explores the boundaries of eroticism through a variety of...

4.4

329 votes

4.4

329 votes

Redoubt

2019 · Documentary · 134 min. · United States

Direction Matthew Barney

Synopsis Redoubt (2019) is a cinematic journey directed by artist Matthew Barney, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains. The narrative unfolds through a sequence of hunts, where characters convey a mythological story through dance, with movement serving as...

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River of Fundament

2014 · Movie · 319 min. · United States

Direction Matthew Barney

Cast Dave Bald Eagle · Milford Graves · John Buffalo Mailer · Ellen Burstyn

Synopsis River of Fundament (2014) is a cinematic journey that began in 2007 when Matthew Barney and Jonathan Bepler embarked on a unique collaborative endeavor inspired by Norman Mailer's 1983 novel, "Ancient Evenings," set in ancient Egypt. This project was envisioned...

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