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Nazarin 1959
Beyond being a beautiful encapsulation of the Mexico of yesteryear, this film offers something quasi-metaphysical in character. Buñuel chooses the perfect scenery, the perfect rhythm to each moment; it has an ethereal quality to it. It's a solemn piece, very sober and "Castillian" in ambience.
Father Nazario, the protagonist, is obviously modelled after Christ, which adds furthermore to the spiritual air of the film. His story of personal overcoming, constant seeking of holiness, is remarkable in simplicity and in the…
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La Belle Noiseuse 1991
People often seem to attach some labels to French cinema, deeming it a pretentious affair, mostly.
Although not without some reason, films like this are the clear proof that going beyond a simple formula can yield such precious results. Cinema can be much more than simple narratives and a satisfying conclusion. Yes, French movies can often go overboard in seeking transgression, but why would one close oneself to the endless possibilities the medium offers? Somebody had to explore making a…
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Boyfriends and Girlfriends 1987
Every shot in this film can stand alone as a painting. The aesthethic judgement of Rohmer remains undefeated. Possibly the most beautiful film I've ever seen, the colors jump off the screen, etc.
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L'Eclisse 1962
Manages to capture a feeling of desolation, perhaps specific to the modern world. The protagonists can’t bring themselves to believe in love, alienated, etc.
Last sequence is a poem in film. Very experimental. Feels otherworldly too, but that’s probably a product of the time gone by since (Cold War Italy feels beyond foreign).
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