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THEME EXPLORATION

abstract philosophy

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
My Night at Maud's
My Night at Maud's
1969 · Éric Rohmer
Chambre 666
Chambre 666
1982 · Wim Wenders
Rhythmus 23
Rhythmus 23
1923 · Hans Richter
Meteorites
Meteorites
2007 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
2024 · Mark Cousins
Where Do You Stand Today, Christian Petzold?
Where Do You Stand Today, Christian Petzold?
2017 · Christian Petzold
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal
1971 · Roberto Rossellini
Barbara Hepworth at the Tate
Barbara Hepworth at the Tate
1969 · Bruce Beresford
Block-notes di un regista
Block-notes di un regista
1969 · Federico Fellini
Bridges-Go-Round 2
Bridges-Go-Round 2
1958 · Shirley Clarke
Complexe
Complexe
1964 · Nobuhiko Obayashi
Cinema of the avant-garde 1923 - 1930
Cinema of the avant-garde 1923 - 1930
2010 · Sergei Eisenstein
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Andrei Tarkovsky → Soviet Union

His films meditate on existence, time, and consciousness through long takes and poetic imagery that transform abstract philosophical concepts into visual experiences.

Terrence Malick → United States

He explores metaphysical questions about meaning, creation, and the human condition through lyrical cinematography and fragmented narratives that privilege philosophical inquiry over plot.

Joachim Trier → Denmark

His provocative films grapple with suffering, morality, and the nature of existence by pushing philosophical dilemmas into extreme emotional and visceral territories.

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