Un Chien Andalou: A Surrealist Journey

“Un Chien Andalou” is a quintessential formalist film, drenched in the director’s unrestrained vision. What a whirlwind! This film, teetering on the edge of disturbing, defies traditional narrative structure, resulting in a flow that feels disjointed. Though this chaos is deliberate, it didn’t quite resonate with me. The editing is erratic, and combined with its silent nature, it can leave the audience feeling adrift. This film demands viewers with boundless imaginations to piece together its fragmented vision. Bold and avant-garde for its late 1920s release, it was a daring attempt to push cinematic boundaries.