Gallino, the Chicken System
2012 | 82 min | Icons & Media Art
Alucinio wanders aimlessly through an ice desert. A poulterer saves him from freezing to death and leads Alucinio into the world of porn philosophy.
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
2004 | 81 min | Independent
A dystopian matriarchy, the Sisterhood of Metacontrol, rules Europe. A male slave violates the law by watching rebellious porn movies.
Proxima - The Last Sci-Fi Movie
2006 | 116 min | Independent
Science fiction from Spain - a label often linked with underground director Carlos Atanes.
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2004 | 81 min | Independent
A mute male slave’s involvement with romance and rebel pornographers lands him in trouble in a sex-free future ruled by a totalitarian matriarchy. Carlos Atanes' (MAXIMUM SHAME und GALLINO THE CHICKEN) debut feature FAQ: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, is "a unique voice in a sea of blahfilm". (366weirdmovies) "…an unpredictable and intelligent treat, comparable with classic arty dystopias like Godard’s ‘Alphaville’ (1965) and Gilliam’s ‘Brazil’ (1985)."(MysticalMovieGuide)
Captain Berlin versus Hitler
2009 | 75 min | Icons & Media Art
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2006 | 116 min | Independent
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