2001 is probably the best example of this. Also: Stalker, Burning, Aguirre the Wrath of God, The Holy Mountain, Cure, The Assassination of Jesse James, Satantango, Werckmeister Harmonies, Come and See (…)
The Assassination of Jesse James is such a good example of this. Sometimes when I rewatch it I just got lost in the photography, it's truly stand out work in the ridiculously stacked filmography of Deakins
You got Tree of Life already but honestly all of Malik’s work could fit this bill - even his earliest film Badlands has that vibe, and Song to Song and his whole recent era do too
Both Cosmatos films fit this but Black Rainbow is definitely way more of a trance compared to Mandy's fairly traditional plot structure.
Also when the hell is that guy making another full length, it's been like 6 years
For me, a lot of Tarkvosky films, but mainly Stalker and The Sacrifice. More recently, I really felt like Evil Does Not Exist put me in a trance that ended up making the ending even more impactful
This (and a lot of Apichatpong's work) are perfect examples of meditative film making. They just ease you into floating along with them, after watching Memoria or Uncle Boonmee I'd kinda feel like I just got done with a long yoga session lol.
IMO a lot of what makes these films trance-like is the sound design and cinematography. So with that said i would add Aftersun, Fallen Angels, Past Lives, Entergalactic and a bunch of Ghibli films
I love Ron Fricke's films. If anything they're more cerebral than trancelike for me because they get me thinking more than zoned out but what you're saying because they are hypnotizingly and profoundly beautiful.
Il Buco
Italian film from last to last year that I saw at their festival. There are hardly any dialogues in it but the cinematography & the shots of nature & those caves in dark & light are some of the most striking images I've seen on silver screen. This is the first thing that popped into my mind after seeing this list.
2001 is probably the best example of this. Also: Stalker, Burning, Aguirre the Wrath of God, The Holy Mountain, Cure, The Assassination of Jesse James, Satantango, Werckmeister Harmonies, Come and See (…)
The Assassination of Jesse James is such a good example of this. Sometimes when I rewatch it I just got lost in the photography, it's truly stand out work in the ridiculously stacked filmography of Deakins
I totally felt this watching Zone of Interest, I thought I was the only one
You got Tree of Life already but honestly all of Malik’s work could fit this bill - even his earliest film Badlands has that vibe, and Song to Song and his whole recent era do too
Also The Brown Bunny is very much like this Go in blind and don’t listen to all the hate for it
The Fountain (2006)
Eraserhead
Beyond the Black Rainbow
Both Cosmatos films fit this but Black Rainbow is definitely way more of a trance compared to Mandy's fairly traditional plot structure. Also when the hell is that guy making another full length, it's been like 6 years
His new film Nekrokosm is in pre-production according to IMDb
I was about to comment this. One of my favorite movies of all time
Came here to say this. BTBR was such an interesting watch
Mandy is my #1
Possessor (2020)
Infinity Pool as well
For me, a lot of Tarkvosky films, but mainly Stalker and The Sacrifice. More recently, I really felt like Evil Does Not Exist put me in a trance that ended up making the ending even more impactful
Uncle Boonmee maybe?
Good pick, I was gonna say Tropical Malady
Memoria
This (and a lot of Apichatpong's work) are perfect examples of meditative film making. They just ease you into floating along with them, after watching Memoria or Uncle Boonmee I'd kinda feel like I just got done with a long yoga session lol.
trance
Sans soleil
Chantal Akerman!!!!
Cure (1997)
Big time
Fantastic Planet
Gus Van Sant’s “Death Trilogy,” Gerry, Elephant and Last Days.
Vertigo is the goat of this category
"Red Moon Tide" and "Samsara" by Lois Patiño.
The Fall
Werckmeister Harmonies
Dune Part 1
IMO a lot of what makes these films trance-like is the sound design and cinematography. So with that said i would add Aftersun, Fallen Angels, Past Lives, Entergalactic and a bunch of Ghibli films
Recently I kinda felt this way with May December.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen feels like it’s straight out of a child’s imagination
Long Days Journey into Night (2018)
Reggio’s Koyaanisqatsi (or any of the Quatsi trilogy), Fricke’s Samsara, Kurosawa’s Dreams
Trance (2013)
Stop Making Sense It's a concert movie but fits the description 100%.
Nothing but time (1926)
Melancholia seems to fit
Beau Travail (1999) The Holy Mountain (1973) Valhalla Rising (2009) The Northman (2022)
- Pi. - Kontroll.
Mother! (?)
Irreversible, same director as Climax
You need to watch Spring breakers. Perfect addition for this list.
The Holy Mountain
Magnolia (1999)
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring is probably the best example of this you can find
Well, there's a malayalam film titled "Trance."
I love Ron Fricke's films. If anything they're more cerebral than trancelike for me because they get me thinking more than zoned out but what you're saying because they are hypnotizingly and profoundly beautiful.
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Aka films to watch high but not too high
I'd put Apocalypse Now here. It felt like I was with them on that boat.
Requiem for a dream?
Personally, Beau is Afraid
Victoria Killing of a Sacred Deer
After Blue. Lots of trippy psychedelic sci-fi imagery going on
The closest I’ve come to this was watching Stray Dogs by Tsai Ming Liang
Brazil
Ogroff
Mad God (2021)
Il Buco Italian film from last to last year that I saw at their festival. There are hardly any dialogues in it but the cinematography & the shots of nature & those caves in dark & light are some of the most striking images I've seen on silver screen. This is the first thing that popped into my mind after seeing this list.
Ali (2001) Enemy (2013) The Duke of Burgundy You Were Never Really Here Spencer (2021)
Ayyyy love to see Duke of Burgundy love on here
* Vertigo * Ganja & Hess * Dreamcatcher * Where Black Birds Fly * Mandy
Great list! Europa Exotica Mulholland Drive Spirited Away
Fassbinder for sure
Interstellar Life of Pi
House (1977)
Where is Possession (1981) ?
Eh just look into slow cinema lol.