Zoë Steib

Zoë Steib

Favorite films

  • The Virgin Suicides
  • Lilya 4-ever
  • Mustang
  • Anora

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  • A Woman Under the Influence

  • Eyes Without a Face

  • Forrest Gump

  • Take Out

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  • Roman Holiday

    Roman Holiday

    Pretty sure I’ve seen this more times than my дедушка. Every rewatch pulls me right back in love with Hepburn—her charm, elegance, and that effortlessly radiant screen presence. She makes Rome feel like a dream, and this film never loses its magic.

  • Vivre Sa Vie

    Vivre Sa Vie

    Vivre Sa Vie (1962) is one of the most interesting films in Godard’s filmography. More than just following Nana’s story, the film conveys emotions through the camera, making it feel like an active observer rather than a passive recorder. The way the camera interacts with Nana is striking—it looks down on her when she tries to steal the key from her landlady or when she begins doing sex work as if passing quiet judgment.
    When she first meets Raoul, the…

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  • The Color of Pomegranates

    The Color of Pomegranates

    The Colour of Pomegranates is pure visual poetry. On my third watch, it still feels like a timeless masterpiece, with Sergei Parajanov's bold imagery drawing me into the heart of Armenian culture. The film serves as a kind of biopic, portraying the life of Sayat-Nova, the iconic 18th-century Armenian poet, through symbolic and artistic vignettes rather than traditional narrative.

    I find new layers of meaning each time—proof of its depth and brilliance. It's an unforgettable cinematic experience that continues to inspire awe.

    I hope I can see it on the big screen one day.