The Symbolist Movement in Literature emerged in the late 19th century, around the 1880s. It was a reaction against realism and naturalism, focusing on symbolic and suggestive themes rather than direct representation. Key figures in this movement included Charles Baudelaire, Stéphane Mallarmé, and Arthur Rimbaud.

He was a Austrain Symbolist painter who was also a renown member of the Vienna Secession movement.

William Kenneth Cornell has written:

'The post-symbolist period' -- subject(s): History and criticism, French poetry

'The symbolist movement' -- subject(s): History and criticism, French poetry, Symbolism in literature, Symbolism (Literary movement)

Symbolist writers were part of a late 19th-century literary movement that emphasized the use of symbols and imagery to convey deeper meanings and emotions. They rejected realism and focused on the internal world of the individual, exploring themes of spirituality, dreams, and the subconscious. Prominent Symbolist writers include Charles Baudelaire, Stéphane Mallarmé, and Arthur Rimbaud.

The Symbolist - 2015 was released on:

USA: 16 October 2015 (New York City, New York)