Bizarre, Surrealistic, Whimsical, Weird
This may be in terms of storytelling/narrative (tone), the mood of the cinematography (atmosphere) or both. In these films there's usually an abundance of visual symbolism and metaphoric storytelling. Most would classify as 'arthouse' features, but there are also some genre films that fit the bill. The more 'artsy' type of pictures are at the top of the list.
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1. Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Thai Movie - 2010
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2. Amor à Flor da Pele
Hong Kong Movie - 2000
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3. The Hotel Venus
Japanese Movie - 2004
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4. A Mulher da Areia
Japanese Movie - 1964
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5. Fôlego
Korean Movie - 2007
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6. O Sabor do Chá
Japanese Movie - 2004
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7. Primavera, Verão, Outono, Inverno... e Primavera
Korean Movie - 2003
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8. Casa Vazia
Korean Movie - 2004
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9. Chunhyang - Amor Proibido
Korean Movie - 2000
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10. A Última Vida no Universo
Thai Movie - 2003
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11. In Another Country
Korean Movie - 2012
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12. Visitor Q
Japanese Movie - 2001
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13. Old Boy
Korean Movie - 2003
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14. A Empregada
Korean Movie - 2010
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15. Um Elefante Sentado Quieto
Chinese Movie - 2018