"They say there's something noble about suffering, and its true. We only realise how beautiful life is when we face death"
Ikiru - To live
Written and directed by Akira Kurosawa in 1952
The film displays a vivid examination into human existence and the profound quest for the meaning of life. The Japanese classic is a timeless exploration of mortality, bureaucracy and the pursuit of purpose.
The film follows the character Kanji Watanabe, a middle aged bureaucrat who discovers he…
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Come and See 1985
“You’re a hopeless optimist”
“He should be cured of that”2nd watch of Come and See
Come and See is an unflinching masterpiece of anti war cinema, that delves deep into the harsh and harrowing realities of war along the eastern front in Belorussia.
The story follows a young Belarusian boy called Flyora, who ardently joins the Soviet partisans in the fight against the Germans. As the story unfolds it shows a visceral and haunting portrayal of the horrors of…Translated from by
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Memories of Murder 2003
This film is absolute perfection, bong joon-ho is a genius.
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Requiem for a Dream 2000
requiem for a dream…..
A film that depicts addiction in a terrifying manner.
It’s a depressing and uncomfortable film, and it follows the depths of addiction that the characters have and the lengths that they will go.
Ellen Bursyn is definitely the standout actor for the film, with such powerful and heartbreaking performance.
The soundtrack is superb and can really add to the viewing experience on an emotional level.
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