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. In the Mood for Love
Hong Kong Movie - 2000
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3. The Hotel Venus
Japanese Movie - 2004
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4. Woman in the Dunes
Japanese Movie - 1964
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5. Breath
Korean Movie - 2007
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6. The Taste of Tea
Japanese Movie - 2004
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7. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... and Spring
Korean Movie - 2003
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8. 3-Iron
Korean Movie - 2004
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9. Chunhyang
Korean Movie - 2000
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10. Last Life in the Universe
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. The Housemaid
Korean Movie - 2010
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15. An Elephant Sitting Still
Chinese Movie - 2018