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• Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom - Both films explore controversial themes and societal critiques.
• La Dolce Vita - Features a blend of the surreal and the everyday, set in Italian society.
• The Great Beauty - Both films explore the decadence and existential questions in Italian life.
• Amarcord - Reflects on youth and nostalgia in a stylized Italian setting.
• Sweet Movie - Both feature provocative imagery and surreal narrative styles.
• Naked Lunch - Plays with surreal narratives and themes of addiction.
• Sid & Nancy - Explores the chaotic and artistic lives of its characters.
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• Paris, Texas - Both films touch on themes of isolation and searching for connection.
• Dogville - Uses a minimalist approach to tell a profound story.
• The Holy Mountain - Features surreal and symbolic storytelling.
• A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of free will and societal control.
• Pink Flamingos - Known for its shock value and unconventional narrative.
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• The Birth of a Nation - Examines themes of societal structure and historical narrative.
• Wings of Desire - Explores the lives of individuals in an artistic and philosophical manner.
• Blue Velvet - A deep exploration of the underbelly of suburban life.
• Brazil - Satirizes bureaucracy and the absurdity of modern life.
• Breaking Bad - Character-driven narrative focusing on moral ambiguity.
• The Graduate - Follows the confusion and uncertainties of youth and love.
• The Last Temptation of Christ - Explores themes of existentialism and human desire.
• Requiem for a Dream - Explores addiction and the descent into madness.
• The Elephant Man - Similar themes of alienation and the human condition.
• Wild at Heart - A surreal road movie with eccentric characters.
• Eraserhead - Known for its surreal, nightmarish quality.
• A Serious Man - A comic and tragic exploration of life’s difficulties.
• The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie - A satirical look at the absurdity of middle-class values.
• Funny Games - Explores themes of violence and the viewer's complicity.
• Lost Highway - Follows a nonlinear narrative with surreal elements.
• Meantime - A realistic view of working-class life in England.
• Godard Mon Amour - About the artistic struggles of a filmmaker.
• Pet Sematary - Explores themes of death and grief in a surreal way.
• The Square - Satirical commentary on contemporary art and society.
• Dogtooth - Explores themes of control and isolation within a family.
• The Lobster - Surreal commentary on relationships and societal norms.
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• Mother! - Surreal and psychological exploration of societal themes.