“Godfather II” (1974) by a number of experts, critics and viewers is considered the best film of all time.
The continuation of the famous hit about the fate of the Corleone family received 11 Oscar nominations and won as many as six statuettes, including for the best film, directing and supporting role (Robert de Niro). Although more than half a century has passed since the premiere, the production of Francis Ford Coppola is still amazing and is considered a masterpiece.
The feminist manifesto and the most famous film Chantal Akerman, which was only 25 at the time of its implementation. The title Jeanne Dielman is a single mother, imprisoned in household duties and routine. The director drew attention to seemingly banal, daily activities performed by a woman who had not had their place in the cinema. The production has several minutes of potato peeling scenes that have been saved in history.
In his podca, Michał Oleszczyk called the production “a tribute to the invisible work of women and the incredible performance of film art”, in which Akerman “invents the cinema again”. In 2022 “Jeanne Dielman …” She took first place in the ranking of films of all time “Sight & Sound”.
Japan, end of the 16th century. Every year, ruthless bandits invade a small village, appropriating the crops gathered by the inhabitants. Desperate peasants, they decide to rent samurai who will defend them from the assault. As payment, they can only offer accommodation and three modest meals a day. The production included, among others Takashi Shimura and Toshirô Mifunewho, thanks to outstanding creations, gained global publicity.
Many critics believe “Seven Samurai” For the best work in the achievements of Akira Kurosawa. The film was an inspiration to implement the western of “Seven Wonderful” (1960) by John Sturges.
Escaping from post -war Europe, visionary architect László Toth (Adrien Brody) arrives in America. He wants to rebuild his life and marriage with his wife Erzsébet (Felicity Jones) after during the war he was forced to part through the changing borders and regimes. Lonely in a foreign country lászló setting in Pennsylvania, where a rich industrialist Harrison Lee van Buren (Guy Pearce) sees his talent. However, power and heritage have their price.
“The Brutalist” He made his debut during the 81st MFF in Venice and became one of the most important premieres of the event. Costing less than $ 10 million, lasting over three and a half hours of an epic film of only 36-year-old Brady’Ego Corbet overwhelmed the audience with its monumental scale.
The production received three Golden Globes (for the best drama, directing and a leading male role for beard’ego) and four BAFTA awards (for directing, the role of a beard’ego, music and photos). The film was also awarded with three Oscars.
“Gone with the wind” This is a story about the adventures of Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh), a spoiled and surrounded by a crowd of the admirers of the daughter of a wealthy planter from the south, which leads a carefree life in his family estate. Rejected by the only man, the heroine noticed, she enters the turbulent relationship with Rhett Butler (Clark Gable). Their fate was shown against the background of death and destruction of the Art Nouveau.
The main duo on the screen was partned, among others Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland and Thomas Mitchell. Hattie McDaniel, playing the maid of “Mamma” for her creation, was the first black actress in history to receive an Oscar.
Sergio Leone always revealed fascination with American culture. The Italian director became famous as the creator of spaghetti-western, who permanently changed the face of cowboy films. In 1984 he decided to try his hand in the genre, which also created an American legend – gangster cinema.
“Long ago in America” With the amazing roles of Robert De Niro and James Woods and beautiful stylized frames, it permanently entered the classics of the current. The nostalgic, epic mythologizing story is often mentioned next to the works of masters – Martin Scorsese or Francis Ford Coppolla. The production received two BAFTA statuettes: for the best costumes (Gabriella Pescucci) and music (Ennio Morricone).
Hungarian avant -garde screenwriter and director, Béla Tarr, He is recognized by international criticism as one of the most interesting contemporary artists. The “Satanian tango” lasting over seven hours marked new boundaries of the cinema language and was quickly hailed as a breakthrough production.
The film is an adaptation of the novel by László Krasznahorkai with the same title and consists of black and white, long, hypnotic shots. Tarra’s work is kept at a slow pace and focused on ordinary activities. The director portrays heroes in a state of waiting and helplessness, accompanied by spiritual void and silence.
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