Topic: Surrealism

Direction Dan Harmon · Justin Roiland · Pete Michels · Bryan Newton

Synopsis Rick and Morty (TV Series) (2013) is an animated comedy that spans from 2013 to the present day, comprising four seasons and 41 episodes. The series chronicles the escapades of the brilliant but unpredictable scientist Rick Sanchez, who resurfaces after...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Silvia Pinal · Enrique Rambal · Jacqueline Andere · José Baviera

Synopsis The Exterminating Angel (1962) follows a group of upper-class individuals who, after enjoying an elegant dinner party, inexplicably discover they are trapped within the confines of the dining room. As the hours stretch into days, the guests' initial bewilderment and...

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Claudia Cardinale · Anouk Aimée · Sandra Milo

Synopsis Eight and a Half (8½) (1963) follows the journey of Guido Anselmi, portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni, a renowned filmmaker grappling with a profound creative impasse. As he endeavors to produce a new cinematic masterpiece, his artistic paralysis prompts a flood...

Direction Andrei Tarkovsky

Cast Margarita Terekhova · Philip Yankovsky · Ignat Daniltsev · Oleg Yankovskiy

Synopsis The Mirror (1975) is a deeply introspective film that masterfully blends flashbacks, historical footage, and original poetry to delve into the memories of a man reflecting on his childhood during World War II, his adolescence, and the painful divorce that...

Direction David Lynch · Mark Frost

Cast Kyle MacLachlan · Sheryl Lee · Michael Horse · Chrysta Bell

Synopsis Twin Peaks: The Return (TV Series) (2017) resumes the narrative of Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) and Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) a quarter-century after the original series concluded. This 18-episode season, aired on Showtime, delves into the mysteries and secrets that...

Direction Tim Heidecker · Eric Wareheim · Jonathan Krisel

Cast Tim Heidecker · Eric Wareheim · Bob Odenkirk · John C. Reilly

Synopsis Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV Series) (2007) follows the hilarious antics of two comedians who, along with a mix of ordinary individuals and famous guest stars, present a collection of eccentric, low-budget comedy sketches. The show is...

Direction Chris Morris

Cast Chris Morris · Mark Heap · Kevin Eldon · Amelia Bullmore

Synopsis Jam (TV Series) (2000) presents a compilation of grimly humorous sketches that challenge the limits of taste, decency, and conventional television norms. The series employs innovative and varied filming techniques, with scenes seamlessly transitioning into one another against a backdrop...

Direction Alan Parker

Cast Bob Geldof · Jenny Wright · Christine Hargreaves · James Laurenson

Synopsis The Wall (1982) delves into the tumultuous life of a rock star, inspired by the experiences of Syd Barrett, the original frontman of Pink Floyd. The film follows Pink, portrayed by Bob Geldof, as he spirals from a promising young...

Direction Don Hertzfeldt

Synopsis It's Such a Beautiful Day (Film) (2012) is a compilation movie that brings together three previously released shorts: "Everything Will be OK" (2006), "I Am So Proud of You" (2008), and "It's Such a Beautiful Day" (2011). The newly combined...

Direction Antonio Mercero

Cast José Luis López Vázquez · Agustín González · Goyo Lebrero · Tito García

Synopsis The Phone Box (TV) (1972) follows the harrowing experience of a man who finds himself inexplicably trapped inside a phone booth. Despite the efforts of numerous passersby to assist him, he remains confined. The situation takes a sinister turn when...

Direction Masaaki Yuasa

Synopsis Kaiba (TV Series) (2008) is a 12-episode television series that follows the journey of a man who awakens in a dilapidated room with no recollection of his past. The only clue to his identity is a pendant bearing the image...

Direction Dylan Moran · Martin Dennis · Graham Linehan · Nick Wood

Cast Dylan Moran · Bill Bailey · Tamsin Greig · Rosie Day

Synopsis Black Books (TV Series) (2000) follows the misadventures of Bernard Black, a curmudgeonly bookshop owner who has a peculiar aversion to customers and those who purchase books. His neighbor, Fran, who manages the Nifty Gifty gift shop, is likely Bernard's...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Claudio Brook · Silvia Pinal · Hortensia Santoveña · Jesus Fernandez

Direction Bernard Queysanne

Cast Jacques Spiesser · Ludmila Mikael

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · María Casares · François Périer · Marie Déa

Synopsis Orpheus (1950) follows the tale of a gifted poet who finds himself captivated by the enigmatic and alluring figure of Death, portrayed as a Princess. Their intense connection leads to a complex and perilous romance. Tragedy strikes when the poet's...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Fernando Rey · Paul Frankeur · Delphine Seyrig · Jean-Pierre Cassel

Synopsis The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) follows a group of affluent friends who find their plans for a simple dinner party disrupted by a series of bizarre and unexpected events. The narrative unfolds in a dreamlike sequence, with layers...

Direction José Luis Cuerda

Cast Antonio Resines · José Sazatornil · Cassen · Luis Ciges

Direction Masaaki Yuasa

Synopsis Mind Game (2004) centers around Nishi, an underachiever harboring feelings for his childhood sweetheart. Following a fateful run-in with the Japanese mafia, the narrative takes a surreal turn as Nishi embarks on a journey to the afterlife and back, only...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Ian Hendry · Patrick Wymark · John Fraser

Synopsis Repulsion (1965) follows the unsettling journey of Carol, a young Belgian woman employed as a manicurist in a bustling London beauty salon. During a lunch break, she catches the eye of Colin, a charming young man who promptly asks her...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Anthony Perkins · Romy Schneider · Jeanne Moreau · Orson Welles

Synopsis The Trial (1962) begins with Josef K. waking up to find police officers in his room, informing him that he is under arrest, though the charges against him remain unclear. Driven by a desire to understand the allegations and assert...