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Genre: Fantasy

A man stands in front of an audience, holding a cylindrical object with a wild expression on his face.

Frankenstein

Dir. Guillermo del Toro | U.S.
Languages English
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Literary Adaptation

Brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor Frankenstein brings a creature to life in an experiment that leads to the undoing of both creator and his tragic creation.

After Dark Short Film

Once in a Full Moon

Dir. Bande James Bond (Cilu Dièl, Ernesto Fag, Popo La Sodo) | Belgium
Languages French
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, LGBTQ

In a stylish and sensual fantasy world, a young vampire falls in love with the moon. The two yearn to consummate their impossible romance, and when the vampire is offered [...]

A man stands on a balcony inside a broken down building, covered in smoke and blue light.

Spotlight

Resurrection

Dir. Bi Gan | China, France
Languages Chinese
Genres Action, Fantasy, Film on Film, Science Fiction

In a future society that has lost the desire to dream, a curious creature catalogues the fantasies of rebel “Fantasmers,” creating a wild cinematic tapestry.