Latin American Films (Spanish language)
The Exterminating Angel: satire on bourgeois hypocrisy and human inability to overcome oppression
Luis Buñuel, “The Exterminating Angel / El ángel exterminador” (1962) So far everything I have
Rusalka: beautiful painterly film about faith, courage and self-sacrifice in fighting dark forces and vengeance
Alexander Petrov, “Rusalka” (1996) Often referred to as “The Mermaid” in English, though mermaids and
Dimensions in Dialogue: three types of communication satirise society and politics
Jan Svankmajer, “Dimensions in Dialogue / Moznosti Dialogu” (1982) Hilarious three-part stop-motion animated film that
Sara in 10 Minutes: portrait of a young orphan girl expresses hope for a better life
Sadaf Foroughi, “Sara in 10 Minutes / Sara Dar Dah Daghighe-h” (2007) This is a
Our Lady of the Sphere: experimental film’s welcome wears out quickly
Larry Jordan, “Our Lady of the Sphere” (1969) An intriguing and colourful film, “Our Lady
Asparagus: colourful surreal exploration of female sexuality
Suzan Pitt, “Asparagus” (1979) A stunning and very colourful film short with a distinct animation
Stairs: a deceptively simple film with a deep and powerful message about finding meaning and purpose in an alienated life
Stefan Schabenbeck, “Stairs / Schody” (1969) A minimalist claymation 7-minute piece, “Stairs” is one of
French and French-language Films
Les Jeux des Anges: blackly humorous indictment of concentration camps and police-state societies
Walerian Borowczyk, “Les Jeux des Anges” (1964) So far the strangest film I have seen
Crime and Punishment (dir. Piotr Dumala): unusual and subtle animation no substitute for lack of plot and unsatisfactory resolution
Piotr Dumala, “Crime and Punishment / Zbrodnia i Kara” (2000) The style of animation associated
French and French-language Films
Les Astronautes: droll and inventive animation collage film about an irrepressible scientist-hero
Walerian Borowczyk, Chris Marker, “Les Astronautes” (1959) An entertaining little film short, “Les Astronautes” is