The Surrealist Cinema is a 10 week event that is put on by the Oklahoma State Film Club. Surrealism is often dreamlike, and distorts reality. It is used as a mode to tap into the audience’s subconscious.


The poster is based around distortion and repetition that is often seen in surrealist films. Repetition was achieved by repetition in the facial features and in the dots as another visual element. The base photo feels unusual and eerie. This was also conveyed in the color palette, the darker purple gave a dramatic feeling and the peach hue gave a sense of hope. The distortion of the face was to unify the feeling and look of the logotype. The header was distorted manually, by doing the manipulation it reflects the experimental techniques within the surrealist movement.