experimental cinema

Experimental cinema refers to filmmaking that deliberately breaks from conventional narrative, technical, and commercial approaches.

These films prioritize artistic exploration over storytelling, often featuring abstract imagery, unconventional editing, non-linear structure, or the manipulation of the film medium itself.

The term encompasses movements like surrealist film, structural film, and video art.

The festival devoted an entire weekend to experimental cinema from the 1960s.

Such work typically finds its audience in museums, galleries, and specialized festivals rather than mainstream theaters.