Underplayed Gems

So Surreal: Behind the Masks

So Surreal: Behind the Masks poster
Directed by
Neil Diamond
Country
Canada
Runtime
1h 28m
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This documentary looks at how traditional indigenous masks have shaped surrealist art. The film connects these masks to ideas in surrealism.

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What happens

So Surreal: Behind the Masks is a 2024 Canadian documentary film, directed by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson. The film is an exploration of the influence of traditional indigenous masks on artistic surrealism. The film premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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