Wednesday, 24 October 2012

What are experimental films?

Just some of the things I've written down in my research in my layout pad.Just what I think on them.

reflection - mirrors, computer effects
repetition, pattern, symmetry
close ups, big close ups, extreme close ups
little or no linear narrative
fast paced - sharps changes, cutaways
grainy, gritty
blurry
surreal?
amateur - even when made by professionals still seem amateur
underground?
contrast
little or no sound, if any it is broken and disjointed, strange
disorientating
thought provoking, leave lots of unanswered questions
obscure, obscure subjects
make the audience feel uncomfortable (well us at least)

typical features:

non-narrative
impressionistic and poetic approaches to the films construction

Origins can be found in European avant-garde movements of the 20s.
Different from and opposing to mainstream films and documentaries (hipster really)
However some critics say it's become it's own mainstream genre now (hipster fail)

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