THEME EXPLORATION

cryptic symbolism

9 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Umbrellas of Cherbourg
1964 · Jacques Demy
Undine
Undine
2020 · Christian Petzold
Blue Propeller
Blue Propeller
2013 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)
Ispahan: A Persian Letter (The Chah Mosque at Ispahan)
1977 · Jean Rouch
The Greaser’s Gauntlet
The Greaser’s Gauntlet
1908 · D.W. Griffith
King-Size Woman
King-Size Woman
1965 · Bruce Beresford
The Moon Is a Green Cheese
The Moon Is a Green Cheese
1977 · Mai Zetterling
Death of Sentiment
Death of Sentiment
1962 · Peter Greenaway
Anger Sees Red
Anger Sees Red
2004 · Kenneth Anger
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
David Lynch United States

His films embed layers of enigmatic symbols, surreal imagery, and cryptic narratives that demand active interpretation from viewers.

 Andrei Tarkovsky Soviet Union

His meditative films use symbolic objects and philosophical imagery as gateways to exploring spiritual and existential mysteries.