Drumroll
Year: 1993
Runtime: 97 mins
Language: Russian
Director: Sergey Ovcharov
A tragicomic grotesque fantasy about the adventures of a drum and its owner in a country once called the Soviet Union.
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Dreamlike journeys of isolation like in Drumroll
Drifting souls in decaying worlds, searching for meaning with quiet sadness.If you liked the melancholic, atmospheric drift of Drumroll, this list features other movies with a similar dreamlike vibe. These films explore themes of isolation, loss of identity, and the search for connection in surreal or decaying worlds, often at a slow, reflective pace.
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Narrative Summary
The narrative pattern is often a loose, picaresque journey rather than a tightly plotted story. A protagonist, frequently an outsider or artist, drifts through a symbolically charged landscape, encountering strange characters and situations that reflect their inner state. The climax is rarely a traditional resolution, but more a moment of poignant reflection or ambiguous acceptance.
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These films are grouped by their shared, unique tonal blend: a melancholic core lightened by whimsical or tragicomic absurdity. They share a slow, atmospheric pacing that prioritizes mood over plot, creating a wistful, sometimes lonely feeling that lingers long after the film ends.
Tragicomic stories of artistic obsession like Drumroll
Where the stubborn act of creation meets the grotesque reality of survival.For viewers who enjoyed Drumroll's focus on a musician's struggle amidst post-Soviet decay, this thread gathers movies with similar themes of artistic obsession. These tragicomic fantasies explore the clash between creative passion and harsh reality, often with a melancholic and grotesque sensibility.
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Narrative Summary
The narrative centers on a character whose identity is tied to an artistic pursuit or an unusual obsession. Their journey is one of maintaining this passion against all odds—poverty, societal collapse, or personal loss. The conflict arises from the darkly humorous and poignant gap between their lofty creative ideals and the grim, often absurd, realities they inhabit.
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This thread connects films that share a specific thematic focus on artistic obsession and a distinct tonal mix of tragedy and comedy. They depict the creative spirit not as glamorous but as a gritty, often foolish, yet profoundly human necessity for survival in a broken world.
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