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To watch a film you pay for it not with your money, but with your time...
Watching films is a tricky activity, especially for filmmakers. To begin with, you obsessively start watching must-see lists in search of both great examples of filmmaking craft and inspiration. However, at some point this process could become so extensive that it could harm your own film style and language, and you could unconsciously start copying others. Moreover, you could get frustrated about your own inability to create a worthy film compared to the acclaimed masterpieces. But if you are not falling into this trap, watching films can be very educational and inspirational!
Once you start digging into the filmmaking process from a professional point of view, you will be able to see films' structure and spot work performed by every department and creative person involved. And at this very moment you will also be able to detect films' strengths and weaknesses and
Once you start digging into the filmmaking process from a professional point of view, you will be able to see films' structure and spot work performed by every department and creative person involved. And at this very moment you will also be able to detect films' strengths and weaknesses and
to understand why some films are great, others are good, and the rest are just films.
It's difficult to remain objective when it comes to film appreciation.
What can be found useful is a popular comparison of a film director to a conductor because they do have a lot in common: a script and a music sheet, different departments and different musical instruments in the orchestra that you need to direct to create a harmonious but at the same time very powerful artwork. If this harmony is ruined, so as the film. That's why in great films nothing particularly stands out such as the script, directing, acting, cinematography, production design, music or editing. Instead all these components stand out together in their harmony and power.
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, a Mexican film director, once said
"To make a film is easy; to make a good film is war; to make a very good film is a miracle".
In this part of MY KINOROOM, you'll see some of the miracles and also other places where these miracles can be found.
It's difficult to remain objective when it comes to film appreciation.
What can be found useful is a popular comparison of a film director to a conductor because they do have a lot in common: a script and a music sheet, different departments and different musical instruments in the orchestra that you need to direct to create a harmonious but at the same time very powerful artwork. If this harmony is ruined, so as the film. That's why in great films nothing particularly stands out such as the script, directing, acting, cinematography, production design, music or editing. Instead all these components stand out together in their harmony and power.
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, a Mexican film director, once said
"To make a film is easy; to make a good film is war; to make a very good film is a miracle".
In this part of MY KINOROOM, you'll see some of the miracles and also other places where these miracles can be found.
To watch a film you pay for it not with your money, but with your time...
Watching films is a tricky activity, especially for filmmakers. To begin with, you obsessively start watching must-see lists in search of both great examples of filmmaking craft and inspiration. However, at some point this process could become so extensive that it could harm your own film style and language, and you could unconsciously start copying others. Moreover, you could get frustrated about your own inability to create a worthy film compared to the acclaimed masterpieces. But if you are not falling into this trap, watching films can be very educational and inspirational!
Once you start digging into the filmmaking process from a professional point of view, you will be able to see films' structure and spot work performed by every department and creative person involved. And at this very moment you will also be able to detect films' strengths and weaknesses and to understand why some films are great, others are good, and the rest are just films.
It's difficult to remain objective when it comes to film appreciation.
What can be found useful is a popular comparison of a film director to a conductor because they do have a lot in common: a script and a music sheet, different departments and different musical instruments in the orchestra that you need to direct to create a harmonious but at the same time very powerful artwork. If this harmony is ruined, so as the film. That's why in great films nothing particularly stands out such as the script, directing, acting, cinematography, production design, music or editing. Instead all these components stand out together in their harmony and power.
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, a Mexican film director, once said
"To make a film is easy; to make a good film is war; to make a very good film is a miracle".
In this part of MY KINOROOM, you'll see some of the miracles and also other places where these miracles can be found.
Once you start digging into the filmmaking process from a professional point of view, you will be able to see films' structure and spot work performed by every department and creative person involved. And at this very moment you will also be able to detect films' strengths and weaknesses and to understand why some films are great, others are good, and the rest are just films.
It's difficult to remain objective when it comes to film appreciation.
What can be found useful is a popular comparison of a film director to a conductor because they do have a lot in common: a script and a music sheet, different departments and different musical instruments in the orchestra that you need to direct to create a harmonious but at the same time very powerful artwork. If this harmony is ruined, so as the film. That's why in great films nothing particularly stands out such as the script, directing, acting, cinematography, production design, music or editing. Instead all these components stand out together in their harmony and power.
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, a Mexican film director, once said
"To make a film is easy; to make a good film is war; to make a very good film is a miracle".
In this part of MY KINOROOM, you'll see some of the miracles and also other places where these miracles can be found.
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FEATURES
This is a selection of feature fiction and documentary films and TV series which were released in the past few years or are about to be released. Some of these films have very good festival history, having won awards; others, were undeservingly underrated. These films are examples of those films you can definitely learn from and get inspiration for your own film projects.
2020
Drama
Dir. Chloé Zhao
After losing everything in the Great Recession, a woman embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.
Drama
Dir. Chloé Zhao
After losing everything in the Great Recession, a woman embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.
2020
TV Mini series, Drama, Sport
Creators Scott Frank, Allan Scott
Orphaned at the tender age of nine, prodigious introvert Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But child stardom comes at a price.
TV Mini series, Drama, Sport
Creators Scott Frank, Allan Scott
Orphaned at the tender age of nine, prodigious introvert Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But child stardom comes at a price.
2019
Documentary
Dir. Viktor Kosakovskiy
Water and ice are shown around the world, in all of their many powerful forms.
Documentary
Dir. Viktor Kosakovskiy
Water and ice are shown around the world, in all of their many powerful forms.
2019
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Dir. Bong Joon Ho
All unemployed, Ki-taek and his family take peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks, as they ingratiate themselves into their lives and get entangled in an unexpected incident.
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Dir. Bong Joon Ho
All unemployed, Ki-taek and his family take peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks, as they ingratiate themselves into their lives and get entangled in an unexpected incident.
2019
Drama, War
Dir. Alexander Zolotukhin
The film tells the story of a simple village boy who goes to the front of the First World war with a naive youthful dream of fame and medals. In the first battle he loses his sight. He is left to serve as a listener.
Drama, War
Dir. Alexander Zolotukhin
The film tells the story of a simple village boy who goes to the front of the First World war with a naive youthful dream of fame and medals. In the first battle he loses his sight. He is left to serve as a listener.
2019
Drama, War
Dir. Sam Mendes
Two young British soldiers during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldiers' brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap.
Drama, War
Dir. Sam Mendes
Two young British soldiers during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldiers' brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap.
2019
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Dir. Sergio Pablos, Carlos Martínez López
A simple act of kindness always sparks another, even in a frozen place. When Smeerensburg's new postman, Jesper, befriends toymaker Klaus, their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions.
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Dir. Sergio Pablos, Carlos Martínez López
A simple act of kindness always sparks another, even in a frozen place. When Smeerensburg's new postman, Jesper, befriends toymaker Klaus, their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions.
2019
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Dir. Robert Eggers
Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Dir. Robert Eggers
Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.
2019
Biography, Drama, Romance
Dir. Terrence Malick
The Austrian Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector, refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II.
Biography, Drama, Romance
Dir. Terrence Malick
The Austrian Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector, refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II.
2019
Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Dir. Jim Jarmush
The peaceful town of Centerville finds itself battling a zombie horde as the dead start rising from their graves.
Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Dir. Jim Jarmush
The peaceful town of Centerville finds itself battling a zombie horde as the dead start rising from their graves.
2019
Comedy, Drama
Dir. Nadav Lapid
A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.
Comedy, Drama
Dir. Nadav Lapid
A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.
2019 - 2020
TV Mini Series, Drama
Dir. Paolo Sorrentino
Two Popes. Only one Vatican. A holy war to come.
TV Mini Series, Drama
Dir. Paolo Sorrentino
Two Popes. Only one Vatican. A holy war to come.
2018 (1964)
Drama
Dir. Henri-Georges Clouzot
A once-unfinished and newly restored film from French auteur Henri-Georges Clouzot reveals a sequence of eerie optical seductions.
Drama
Dir. Henri-Georges Clouzot
A once-unfinished and newly restored film from French auteur Henri-Georges Clouzot reveals a sequence of eerie optical seductions.
2018
Drama
Dir. Aleksey Fedorchenko
The entire family of a 6-year-old Anna dies in the mass coordinated execution of Jews. The mother covers up Anna with her own body, and the girl miraculously survives.
Drama
Dir. Aleksey Fedorchenko
The entire family of a 6-year-old Anna dies in the mass coordinated execution of Jews. The mother covers up Anna with her own body, and the girl miraculously survives.
2018
Documentary, Adventure, Sport
Dir. Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai, Vasarhelyi
Alex Honnold attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb El Capitan.
Documentary, Adventure, Sport
Dir. Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai, Vasarhelyi
Alex Honnold attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb El Capitan.
2018
Drama, Fantasy
Dir. Alice Rohrwacher
An unceasingly kind Italian peasant and his family are blatantly exploited by a tobacco baroness.
Drama, Fantasy
Dir. Alice Rohrwacher
An unceasingly kind Italian peasant and his family are blatantly exploited by a tobacco baroness.
2018
Crime, Drama, Horror
Dir. Lars von Trier
The story follows Jack, a highly intelligent serial killer, over the course of twelve years, and depicts the murders that really develop his inner madman.
Crime, Drama, Horror
Dir. Lars von Trier
The story follows Jack, a highly intelligent serial killer, over the course of twelve years, and depicts the murders that really develop his inner madman.
2018
Drama
Dir. Paul Dano
A teenage boy must deal with his mother's complicated response after his father temporarily abandons them to take a menial and dangerous job.
Drama
Dir. Paul Dano
A teenage boy must deal with his mother's complicated response after his father temporarily abandons them to take a menial and dangerous job.
2018
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
The life and career of fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen: from his start as a tailor, to launching and overseeing his eponymous line and his untimely death.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
The life and career of fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen: from his start as a tailor, to launching and overseeing his eponymous line and his untimely death.
2018
Drama, History, Music
Dir. Pawel Pawlikowski
In the 1950s, a music director falls in love with a singer and tries to persuade her to flee communist Poland for France.
Drama, History, Music
Dir. Pawel Pawlikowski
In the 1950s, a music director falls in love with a singer and tries to persuade her to flee communist Poland for France.
2018
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Dir. Jennifer Fox
A woman filming a documentary on childhood rape victims starts to question the nature of her childhood relationship with her riding instructor and running coach.
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Dir. Jennifer Fox
A woman filming a documentary on childhood rape victims starts to question the nature of her childhood relationship with her riding instructor and running coach.
2017
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dir. Lynne Ramsay
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dir. Lynne Ramsay
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
2017
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Dir. Joachim Trier
A confused religious girl tries to deny her feelings for a female friend who's in love with her. This causes her suppressed subconsciously-controlled psychokinetic powers to reemerge with devastating results.
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Dir. Joachim Trier
A confused religious girl tries to deny her feelings for a female friend who's in love with her. This causes her suppressed subconsciously-controlled psychokinetic powers to reemerge with devastating results.
2017
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Dir. Martin McDonagh
A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit.
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Dir. Martin McDonagh
A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit.
2017
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Dir. Yorgos Lanthimos
Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister.
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Dir. Yorgos Lanthimos
Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister.
2017
Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Dir. David Lynch
Picks up 25 years after the inhabitants of a quaint northwestern town are stunned when their homecoming queen is murdered.
Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Dir. David Lynch
Picks up 25 years after the inhabitants of a quaint northwestern town are stunned when their homecoming queen is murdered.
2017
Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Dir. Charlie Brooker
An anthology series exploring a twisted, high-tech multiverse where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide.
Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Dir. Charlie Brooker
An anthology series exploring a twisted, high-tech multiverse where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide.
2017
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Dir. Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Dir. Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.
2017
Drama, Horror, Mystery
Dir. Darren Aronofsky
A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.
Drama, Horror, Mystery
Dir. Darren Aronofsky
A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.
2017
Comedy, Romance
Dir. Nicolas Bedos
For more than 45 years, Sarah and Victor have been together. How did they do it? Who's really Sarah, this enigmatic woman who's always been on the shadow of her husband?
Comedy, Romance
Dir. Nicolas Bedos
For more than 45 years, Sarah and Victor have been together. How did they do it? Who's really Sarah, this enigmatic woman who's always been on the shadow of her husband?
2017
Documentary
Dir. JR, Agnès Varda
Director Agnes Varda and photographer/muralist J.R. journey through rural France and form an unlikely friendship.
Documentary
Dir. JR, Agnès Varda
Director Agnes Varda and photographer/muralist J.R. journey through rural France and form an unlikely friendship.
2016
Drama
Dir. Xavier Dolan
Louis, a terminally ill writer, returns home after a long absence to tell his family that he is dying.
Drama
Dir. Xavier Dolan
Louis, a terminally ill writer, returns home after a long absence to tell his family that he is dying.
2016
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Dir. Jim Jarmush
A quiet observation of the triumphs and defeats of daily life, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details.
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Dir. Jim Jarmush
A quiet observation of the triumphs and defeats of daily life, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details.
2016
Documentary, Drama
Dir. Terrence Malick
An exploration into our planetary past and a search for humanity's place in the future. With narration by Cate Blanchett.
Documentary, Drama
Dir. Terrence Malick
An exploration into our planetary past and a search for humanity's place in the future. With narration by Cate Blanchett.
2016
Drama, Thriller
Dir. Tom Ford
A wealthy art gallery owner is haunted by her ex-husband's novel, a violent thriller she interprets as a symbolic revenge tale.
Drama, Thriller
Dir. Tom Ford
A wealthy art gallery owner is haunted by her ex-husband's novel, a violent thriller she interprets as a symbolic revenge tale.
2016
TV Mini Series, Drama
Dir. Paolo Sorrentino
The beginning of the pontificate of Lenny Belardo, alias Pius XIII, the first American Pope in history.
TV Mini Series, Drama
Dir. Paolo Sorrentino
The beginning of the pontificate of Lenny Belardo, alias Pius XIII, the first American Pope in history.
2016 - 2020
TV Series, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Creator Michael Schur
Four people and their otherworldly frienemy struggle in the afterlife to define what it means to be good.
TV Series, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Creator Michael Schur
Four people and their otherworldly frienemy struggle in the afterlife to define what it means to be good.
2015
Drama, Thriller
Dir. Lenny Abrahamson
Held captive for 7 years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.
Drama, Thriller
Dir. Lenny Abrahamson
Held captive for 7 years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.
2015
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Dir. Pete Docter, Ronnie Del Carmen
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Dir. Pete Docter, Ronnie Del Carmen
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.
2015
Documentary, Adventure, Biography
Dir. Jerry Rothwell
It is the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and defined the modern green movement.
Documentary, Adventure, Biography
Dir. Jerry Rothwell
It is the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and defined the modern green movement.
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SHORTS
These short films you've probably never seen but they are hidden treasures for filmmakers, especially for the beginners since they were made by great film directors who were beginners themselves a long time ago. It's thrilling to see what these first shorts made by Stanley Kubrick, Michelangelo Antonioni, Jean-Luc Godard, Ridley Scott, David Lynch, etc. Did those first shorts already possess these directors' unique style and language? The only way to find out is to watch and decide for yourself how these great film directors showed their talent in a short form.
1997
Fantasy, Mystery, 3 min
Dir. Christopher Nolan
In his squalid apartment, a man tries to squash with his shoe an insect of some kind that is moving around the room.
Fantasy, Mystery, 3 min
Dir. Christopher Nolan
In his squalid apartment, a man tries to squash with his shoe an insect of some kind that is moving around the room.
1993
Crime, Drama, 13 min
Dir. Wes Anderson
Dysfunctional friends Dignan and Anthony plan and execute a robbery with their pot-growing friend, Bob.
Crime, Drama, 13 min
Dir. Wes Anderson
Dysfunctional friends Dignan and Anthony plan and execute a robbery with their pot-growing friend, Bob.
1987
Drama, 12 min
Dir. Steven Soderbergh
A short film about a bike shop and sexual attraction Soderbergh made to attract investors for his first full length film "Sex, Lies & Videotape".
Drama, 12 min
Dir. Steven Soderbergh
A short film about a bike shop and sexual attraction Soderbergh made to attract investors for his first full length film "Sex, Lies & Videotape".
1980
Drama, 8 min
Dir. Lars von Trier
A troubled and solitary woman who suffers from an acute light sensitivity summons the strength to escape her persistent trials...
Drama, 8 min
Dir. Lars von Trier
A troubled and solitary woman who suffers from an acute light sensitivity summons the strength to escape her persistent trials...
1970
Horror, 33 min
Dir. David Lynch
A young boy plants some strange seeds and they grow into a grandmother.
Horror, 33 min
Dir. David Lynch
A young boy plants some strange seeds and they grow into a grandmother.
1967
Drama, Horror, 6 min
Dir. Martin Scorsese
In the process of shaving, a young man cuts himself. A lot.
Drama, Horror, 6 min
Dir. Martin Scorsese
In the process of shaving, a young man cuts himself. A lot.
1965
Drama, 27 min
Dir. Ridley Scott
A teenage boy plays truant from school, and spends the day riding around the town and the deserted beach on his bicycle, letting his mind wander as he imagines he is the only person in the world.
Drama, 27 min
Dir. Ridley Scott
A teenage boy plays truant from school, and spends the day riding around the town and the deserted beach on his bicycle, letting his mind wander as he imagines he is the only person in the world.
1966
Drama, 5 min
Dir. Krzysztof Kieslowski
A boy shyly watches a girl on a tram. Only when he exits the tram, and its too late, does he realize that he must meet her.
Drama, 5 min
Dir. Krzysztof Kieslowski
A boy shyly watches a girl on a tram. Only when he exits the tram, and its too late, does he realize that he must meet her.
1966
Documentary, Drama, 5 min
Dir. Krzysztof Kieslowski
The insane government bureaucracy at a state pension window.
Documentary, Drama, 5 min
Dir. Krzysztof Kieslowski
The insane government bureaucracy at a state pension window.
1962
Comedy, 10 min
Dir. Roman Polanski
Against a barren winter landscape, a figure approaches: it's a man, pulling a small sleigh on which another man sits, plucking a dead bird.
Comedy, 10 min
Dir. Roman Polanski
Against a barren winter landscape, a figure approaches: it's a man, pulling a small sleigh on which another man sits, plucking a dead bird.
1961
Romance, 18 min
Dir. Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut
A young woman is going to Paris by bus, but when she steps out of her house she discovers that her garden and the whole village is flooded with water.
Romance, 18 min
Dir. Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut
A young woman is going to Paris by bus, but when she steps out of her house she discovers that her garden and the whole village is flooded with water.
1958
Drama, Comedy, 10 min
Dir. Roman Polanski
Two men emerge from the sea onto the beach carrying a large wooden wardrobe with a mirror on its front.
Drama, Comedy, 10 min
Dir. Roman Polanski
Two men emerge from the sea onto the beach carrying a large wooden wardrobe with a mirror on its front.
1957
Comedy, 18 min
Dir. François Truffaut
Five young boys in pre-puberty are collectively attracted by a beautiful, young woman, Bernadette Jouve. She awakes in them the springs of luminous sensuality.
Comedy, 18 min
Dir. François Truffaut
Five young boys in pre-puberty are collectively attracted by a beautiful, young woman, Bernadette Jouve. She awakes in them the springs of luminous sensuality.
1956
Drama, 19 min
Dir. Andrei Tarkovsky, Aleksandr Gordon, Marika Beiku
Two men besiege a lunch bar looking for a third man they must kill.
Drama, 19 min
Dir. Andrei Tarkovsky, Aleksandr Gordon, Marika Beiku
Two men besiege a lunch bar looking for a third man they must kill.
1955
Comedy, 10 min
Dir. Jean-Luc Godard
A young woman is tempted to flirt with a stranger.
Comedy, 10 min
Dir. Jean-Luc Godard
A young woman is tempted to flirt with a stranger.
1951
Documentary, Drama, 9 min
Dir. Stanley Kubrick
Two days in the life of priest Father Fred Stadtmuller whose New Mexico parish is so large he can only spread goodness and light among his flock with the aid of a monoplane.
Documentary, Drama, 9 min
Dir. Stanley Kubrick
Two days in the life of priest Father Fred Stadtmuller whose New Mexico parish is so large he can only spread goodness and light among his flock with the aid of a monoplane.
1947
Documentary, Drama, 11 min
Dir. Michelangelo Antonioni
A documentary short detailing the life of Italians living on the Po River in the 1940s.
Documentary, Drama, 11 min
Dir. Michelangelo Antonioni
A documentary short detailing the life of Italians living on the Po River in the 1940s.
1929
Fantasy, Horror, 17 min
Dir. Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí present 17 minutes of bizarre, surreal imagery.
Fantasy, Horror, 17 min
Dir. Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí present 17 minutes of bizarre, surreal imagery.
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FILMS ABOUT FILMS
This section is dedicated to films about filmmakers and to the film production in general and in particular. There are films about film history, film directors, cinematographers, composers, production designers, editors, etc. And there are films about how great films were made starting from just an idea and ending in a big theatrical release. It's an extraordinary opportunity to sneak behind the scenes and see big budget and iconic productions from the inside, meet the crew and discover the filmmaker's journey through all the stages of the filmmaking process.
2019
Documentary
Dir. Andrey A. Tarkovskiy
The documentary recounts Tarkovsky's life and work, letting the director tell the story himself.
Documentary
Dir. Andrey A. Tarkovskiy
The documentary recounts Tarkovsky's life and work, letting the director tell the story himself.
2019
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Agnès Varda, Didier Rouget
Agnès Varda is an institution of French cinema. Taking a seat on a theatre stage, she uses photos and film excerpts to provide an insight into her unorthodox oeuvre.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Agnès Varda, Didier Rouget
Agnès Varda is an institution of French cinema. Taking a seat on a theatre stage, she uses photos and film excerpts to provide an insight into her unorthodox oeuvre.
2018
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Pamela B. Green
Pamela B. Green's energetic film about pioneer filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché is both a tribute and a detective story.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Pamela B. Green
Pamela B. Green's energetic film about pioneer filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché is both a tribute and a detective story.
2018
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Rick Barnes, Olivia Neergaard-Holm, Jon Nguyen
Artist and filmmaker David Lynch discusses his early life and the events that shaped his outlook on art and the creative process.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Rick Barnes, Olivia Neergaard-Holm, Jon Nguyen
Artist and filmmaker David Lynch discusses his early life and the events that shaped his outlook on art and the creative process.
2016
Documentary, Music
Dir. Matt Schrader
A look at the cinematic art of the film musical score, and the artists who create them.
Documentary, Music
Dir. Matt Schrader
A look at the cinematic art of the film musical score, and the artists who create them.
2015
Documentary, Biography, History
Dir. David Wilkinson
Leeds born filmmaker David Nicholas Wilkinson's thirty three year quest to prove that the worlds film industry started in Leeds, Yorkshire, England in 1888.
Documentary, Biography, History
Dir. David Wilkinson
Leeds born filmmaker David Nicholas Wilkinson's thirty three year quest to prove that the worlds film industry started in Leeds, Yorkshire, England in 1888.
2015
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Gillian Armstrong
A documentary about the life of the Australian costume designer and three time Oscar winner Orry-Kelly.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Gillian Armstrong
A documentary about the life of the Australian costume designer and three time Oscar winner Orry-Kelly.
2013
Documentary
Dir. Frank Pavich
The story of cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious but ultimately doomed film adaptation of the seminal science fiction novel.
Documentary
Dir. Frank Pavich
The story of cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky's ambitious but ultimately doomed film adaptation of the seminal science fiction novel.
2013
Documentary
Dir. Jean-Marc Lamoure
An illuminating and extremely rare documentary profile of one of the great filmmakers of our time, Bela Tarr.
Documentary
Dir. Jean-Marc Lamoure
An illuminating and extremely rare documentary profile of one of the great filmmakers of our time, Bela Tarr.
2012
Documentary
Dir. Christopher Kenneally
The documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation.
Documentary
Dir. Christopher Kenneally
The documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation.
2012
Documentary
Dir. Tom Donahue
The surprising, never-before-told tale of the indispensable yet unsung Casting Director - Iconoclasts whose keen eye, exquisite taste and gut instincts redefined Hollywood.
Documentary
Dir. Tom Donahue
The surprising, never-before-told tale of the indispensable yet unsung Casting Director - Iconoclasts whose keen eye, exquisite taste and gut instincts redefined Hollywood.
2012
Documentary
Dir. Sophie Fiennes
Philosopher Slavoj Zizek examines the hidden themes and existential questions asked by world renowned films.
Documentary
Dir. Sophie Fiennes
Philosopher Slavoj Zizek examines the hidden themes and existential questions asked by world renowned films.
2011
Documentary, History
Dir. Mark Cousins
A comprehensive history of the medium and art of motion pictures.
Documentary, History
Dir. Mark Cousins
A comprehensive history of the medium and art of motion pictures.
2011
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Laurent Bouzereau
Roman Polanski speaks about his eventful life story and career.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Laurent Bouzereau
Roman Polanski speaks about his eventful life story and career.
2007
Documentary
Dir. Charles de Lauzirika
The documentary about "Blade Runner" (1982), culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.
Documentary
Dir. Charles de Lauzirika
The documentary about "Blade Runner" (1982), culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.
2006
Documentary
Dir. Sophie Fiennes
Slavoj Zizek examines famous films in a philosophical and a psychoanalytic context.
Documentary
Dir. Sophie Fiennes
Slavoj Zizek examines famous films in a philosophical and a psychoanalytic context.
2005
Documentary
Dir. Nina Kusturica, Eva Testor
A portrait of a dedicated filmmaker who is a charming yet elusive figure in thrall to cinema and the constant perfection of his craft.
Documentary
Dir. Nina Kusturica, Eva Testor
A portrait of a dedicated filmmaker who is a charming yet elusive figure in thrall to cinema and the constant perfection of his craft.
2004
Documentary
Dir. Wendy Apple
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
Documentary
Dir. Wendy Apple
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
2004
Documentary
Dir. John J. Flynn
This documentary explores the art of Production Design: the Hidden Art of Hollywood.
Documentary
Dir. John J. Flynn
This documentary explores the art of Production Design: the Hidden Art of Hollywood.
2003
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Knut Elstermann
Making of "Russkiy kovcheg" (2002), with on camera personal views by members of the cast and crew of the major film made with one single shot.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Knut Elstermann
Making of "Russkiy kovcheg" (2002), with on camera personal views by members of the cast and crew of the major film made with one single shot.
2001
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Jan Harlan
The career and life of Stanley Kubrick is explored through pictures, clips from his films, his old home movies and comments from his colleagues.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Jan Harlan
The career and life of Stanley Kubrick is explored through pictures, clips from his films, his old home movies and comments from his colleagues.
2000
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Carl-Gustav Nykvist
Carl-Gustaf Nykvist's documentary about his father, Sven Nykvist. The film is based on Sven's memoirs with Sven himself as narrator.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Carl-Gustav Nykvist
Carl-Gustaf Nykvist's documentary about his father, Sven Nykvist. The film is based on Sven's memoirs with Sven himself as narrator.
1999
Documentary
Dir. Martin Scorsese
World-renowned director Martin Scorsese narrates this journey through his favorites in Italian cinema.
Documentary
Dir. Martin Scorsese
World-renowned director Martin Scorsese narrates this journey through his favorites in Italian cinema.
1995
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Krzysztof Wierzbicki
Director/Writer Krzysztof Kieslowski shares his views on life, people, politics and comments a little about some of his films in a very casual conversation.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. Krzysztof Wierzbicki
Director/Writer Krzysztof Kieslowski shares his views on life, people, politics and comments a little about some of his films in a very casual conversation.
1992
Documentary, Biography
Dir. David Thompson
A documentary about one of the greatest cinematographers of all time Vittorio Storaro, who is a unique artist writing moving pictures with light.
Documentary, Biography
Dir. David Thompson
A documentary about one of the greatest cinematographers of all time Vittorio Storaro, who is a unique artist writing moving pictures with light.
1992
Documentary
Dir. Arnold Glassman, Todd McCarthy, Stuart Samuels
Cameramen discuss the craft and art of cinematography from "Birth of a Nation" to "Do the Right Thing".
Documentary
Dir. Arnold Glassman, Todd McCarthy, Stuart Samuels
Cameramen discuss the craft and art of cinematography from "Birth of a Nation" to "Do the Right Thing".
1991
Documentary
Dir. Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper, etc.
How Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" (1979) was plagued by filmmaking problems nearly destroying the celebrated director.
Documentary
Dir. Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper, etc.
How Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" (1979) was plagued by filmmaking problems nearly destroying the celebrated director.
1983
Documentary
Dir. Tonino Guerra, Andrei Tarkovsky
Like the Russian poet of 'Nostalghia', who, accompanied by his Italian guide and translator, Andrei Tarkovsky, accompanied by his Italian script-writer, Tonino Guerra, travels through Italy in order to find the locations for the film.
Documentary
Dir. Tonino Guerra, Andrei Tarkovsky
Like the Russian poet of 'Nostalghia', who, accompanied by his Italian guide and translator, Andrei Tarkovsky, accompanied by his Italian script-writer, Tonino Guerra, travels through Italy in order to find the locations for the film.
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Or check top film directors' favourite films:
"Among my favourite films I'd name "Diary of a Country Priest" (1951) and "Mouchette" (1967) by Robert Bresson; Ingmar Bergman's "Winter Light" (1963), "Wild Strawberries" (1957) and "Persona" (1966); then, Luis Buñuel's "Nazarin" (1959); "City Lights" (1931) by Charlie Chaplin; "Ugetsu Monogatari" (1953) by Kenji Mizoguchi; Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" (1954) and "Woman of the Dunes" (1964) by Hiroshi Teshigahara."
1) "I Vitelloni" (1953) by Federico Fellini; 2) "Wild Strawberries" (1957) by Ingmar Bergman; 3) "Citizen Kane" (1941) by Orson Welles; 4) "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" (1948) by John Huston; 5) "City Lights" (1931) by Charlie Chaplin; 6) "Henry V" (1944) by Laurence Olivier; 7) "La Notte" (1961) by Michelangelo Antonioni; 8) "The Bank Dick" (1940) by Edward F. Cline, Ralph Ceder; 9) "Roxie Hart" (1942) by William A. Wellman; 10) "Hell's Angels" (1930) by Howard Hughes, James Whale, Edmund Goulding.
1. "The Circus" (1928), "City Lights" (1931), "Monsieur Verdoux" (1947) by Charlie Chaplin; 2. Any Marx Brothers or Laurel and Hardy; 3. "Stagecoach" (1939) by John Ford; 4. "Rashomon" (1950) by Akira Kurosawa; 5. "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie" (1972) by Luis Bunuel; 6. "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968) by Stanley Kubrick; 7. "Paisan" (1946) by Roberto Rossellini; 8. "The Birds" (1963) by Alfred Hitchcock; 9. "Wild Strawberries" (1957) by Ingmar Bergman; 10. "8½" (1963) by Federico Fellini.
"Andrei Rublev" (1971) by Andrei Tarkovsky; "The Circus" (1928) by Charlie Chaplin; "The Conductor" (1980) by Andrzej Wajda; "Marianne and Juliane" (1981) by Margarethe von Trotta; "The Passion of Joan of Arc" (1928) by Carl Theodor Dreyer; "The Phantom Carriage" (1921) by Victor Sjöström; "Port of Shadows" (1938) by Marcel Carné; "Raven's End" (1963) by Bo Wilderberg; "Rashomon" (1950) by Akira Kurosawa; "La strada" (1954) by Federico Fellini; "Sunset Boulevard" (1950) by Billy Wilder.
1) "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966) by Sergio Leone; 2) "Rio Bravo" (1959) by Howard Hawks; 3) "Blow Out" (1981) by Brian De Palma; 4) "Taxi Driver" (1976) by Martin Scorsese; 5) "His Girl Friday" (1940) by Howard Hawks; 6) "Five Fingers of Death" (1972) by Jeong Chang-Hwa; 7) "Pandora's Box" (1929) by G. W. Pabst; 8) "Carrie" (1976) by Brian De Palma; 9) "Unfaithfully Yours" (1948) by Preston Sturges; 10) "Five Graves to Cairo" (1943) by Billy Wilder; 11) "Jaws" (1975) by Steven Spielberg.
"The Mirror" (1975) by Andrei Tarkovsky; "The Good and the Bad" (1975) by Jørgen Leth; "The Night Porter" (1974) by Liliana Cavani; "Journey to Italy" (1954) by Roberto Rossellini; "La Notte" (1961) by Michelangelo Antonioni; "Arabian Nights" (1974) by Pier Paolo Pasolini; "Touch of Evil" (1958) by Orson Welles; "Barry Lyndon" (1975) by Stanley Kubrick; "Wild Strawberries" (1957) by Ingmar Bergman; "West Side Story" (1961) by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise; "Singin' in the Rain" (1952) by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly.
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