Official Selection – Program #1 (October 20 – November 3, 2022)
Twenty-two funny, sad, absurd, provocative, controversial, poetic art pieces… The program is open to the public for free for a limited amount of time only! October 20 – November 3.…
Hannah Maynard and Maya Deren – Inspiration for the day
One cannot escape the influence of Maya Deren while talking about surrealism in film. Indeed, one of her most iconic works, “Meshes of the Afternoon” is taught at almost all…
Eighth International Women’s Day Video Festival (1992) – Inspiration for the day
So happy to share with you today’s incredible find: all four parts of 1992 Eighth International Women’s Day Video Festival. Four programs, full of cultural nuances of the time… Certain…
Le Retour à la Raison – Inspiration for the day
Le Retour à la Raison (1923), “The Return to the Reason”, is one of the iconic Dadaist works by Man Ray. The latter, though currently widely known as a photographer,…
Ballet Mécanique – Inspiration for the day
Ballet Mécanique (1923–24) is currently viewed as one of the key works of early experimental cinema. The piece is part of Dadaist post-Cubist approach, and is created by Fernand Léger,…
“A Handy Tip for the Easily Distracted” by Miranda July- Inspiration for the day
“A Handy Tip for the Easily Distracted” (a deleted scene from The Future 2011) A rare gem by Miranda July made available online on NOWNESS channel.
Un Chien Andalou – Inspiration for the day
Un Chien Andalou (1929) – a remarkable short experimental film by Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí. The film uses dream logic and free association, without following the conventional plot development.