Film Movements
Global film movements spanning the past 100+ years of filmmaking.
Cinéma Pur (1921-1931)
Cinéma Pur opposes the view of film as a means for narrating a story and focusses on the artistic uses of a camera.
Greek Weird Wave (2009 – )
Public tragedy has a long history of inspiring and driving artists to create masterpieces. A cinematic upheaval, the Greek Weird Wave cinema, was therefore hardly surprising in the wake of the…
Surrealist Cinema (1924 – 1932)
The Surrealist art movement, that subverted accepted standards and investigate the subconscious, was a major inspiration for this film movement.
Parallel Cinema (1952 – 1980)
Parallel Cinema was able to address social and political issues in an authentic way: the role of women in society, the caste system, the lives of young people.
Films Directors + Crews
Profiles and Interviews to Inspire You.
Director Profile: Bong Joon-ho
Auteur theory, a concept originating in French New Wave cinema, emphasises the director as the primary creative force behind a film. It suggests that a director’s artistic vision and…
Director Profile: Michelangelo Antonioni
Michelangelo Antonioni was not only an auteur but a disrupter in the film industry. A director whose films went against the grain.
Director Profile: Denis Villeneuve
For the aspiring filmmaker, there is much to gain from studying Denis Villeneuve's approach. His unique style serves as both inspiration and a lesson in the nuances of visual storytelling.
Director Profile: Ava DuVernay
She has a keen eye for the untold stories of history and contemporary society, which she brings to life with a blend of lyrical storytelling and authenticity.
Music Genres + Influences
The history of your favourite genres and the influential artists that have shaped them.
Music Subcultures
Style movements inspired by Music and Pop Culture.
Movement: Renegades
The Renegades are Black heavy-metal fans who have created a special subculture, mixing the powerful sounds of heavy metal with their African culture.
Movement: Glam Rock
This style was all about being bold and dramatic, using costumes, make-up, and hairstyles to create a spectacular show.
Movement: Goths
Music is at the heart of the Goth subculture. It started with a type of music that evolved from the post-punk genre.
Movement: Grunge
Grunge was more than a musical genre; it was a powerful form of self-expression that challenged mainstream fashion and societal norms.