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Maximalist film or maximalist cinema is related to the art and philosophy of maximalism.

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Background

In the arts, maximalism, a reaction against minimalism, is an aesthetic of excess. [1] The philosophy can be summarized as "more is more", contrasting with the minimalist motto "less is more".

Notable filmmakers

Many directors have been described as maximalists:

List of notable maximalist films

20th century

21st century

Sources

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