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From "The Mechanical Ballet" to "The Andalusian Dog"

Jul 01, 2026 Cineclub

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The last film screening of the spring season of Cine-Club 2026 took place. We thank all those who have discovered important pages of cinema history with us during these months, participated in discussions, and become part of our film-loving community. We will meet in September with new films, new topics, and new film discussions. And until then, here are some interesting facts about today's films: "Ballet Mécanique" (1924, by Fernand Léger).

• Considered one of the first abstract experimental films in the history of cinema.

• The film has almost no story: it is built on rhythm, movement, and editing, presenting the relationship between man and machine as art.

"Intermission" (1924, by René Clair)

• Created as a film for the intermission of a ballet performance.

• With its Dadaist humor and unexpected scenes, it is still considered one of the most influential works of avant-garde cinema.

"The Crab and the Priest" (1928, by Germain Dulac) • Many film critics consider it the first surrealist film in history.

• It was created before the most famous films of surrealism and had a great influence on the further development of the genre.

"An Andalusian Dog" (1929, by Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali) • The film's script is based on the authors' dreams and subconscious images.

• It completely violated the rules of classical filmmaking and became one of the symbols of world surrealist cinema.