Le Ballet mécanique (1924)

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A radical celebration of motion, rhythm and modern machinery, this experimental film transforms everyday objects, mechanical parts and human movement into a visual symphony. Through rapid editing, repeating patterns and abstract composition, the film blurs the line between art and industry, creating a hypnotic portrait of the machine age. Created by Fernand Léger and Dudley Murphy, it stands as one of the defining works of early avant-garde cinema and a cornerstone of modern film experimentation.

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