I loved The Exterminating Angel so much that I wanted to watch this classic short film as well. Professor Roberto Buso-Garcia started his lecture on The Exterminating Angel with the iconic opening scene from Un Chien Andalou. Then he put up the lights and yelled "OH SHIT," putting into words the gasps that escaped from all our mouths simultaneously. "THE CLOUD CUTS THE MOON!" he exclaimed partly sarcastically but also seriously. Of course the shock came from cutting the eye, but the juxtaposition of the two images is such brilliant film technique.
The film doesn't have too much discernible plot, but the scenes have common elements that you recall. It is surreal. And you don't ask why, you just accept that it doesn't matter why. Film is a really wonderful medium for surreal art. I really appreciate Brunuel's and Salvador Dali's wild imaginations.
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