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World Cinema Favourites for film lovers
Three Times [DVD] [2005]Three Times [DVD] [2005]
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Another amazing story by Hou I recommend to check his previous films too.
Sátántangó [1994] [DVD]Sátántangó [1994] [DVD]
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Bela Tarr is one of today's few geniuses of film.
The World [DVD] [2004] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]The World [DVD] [2004] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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To me the best film of Jia so far.
Chungking Express [DVD] [1995]Chungking Express [DVD] [1995]
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A milestone in cinema.
Funeral Parade of Roses (bara no Soretsu) - Masters of Cinema series [DVD] [1969]Funeral Parade of Roses (bara no Soretsu) - Masters of Cinema series [DVD] [1969]
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If Kiarostami or Almodovar did this movie today they wud be called "masters" but done by an underground japanese director in the 60's.
Mirror [DVD] [1974]Mirror [DVD] [1974]
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Tarkovsky's at his best. What else need to be said?
Pickpocket [1959] [DVD]Pickpocket [1959] [DVD]
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Bresson is a GENIUS. If you have any real interest in film check his other movies too.
Tokyo Story [DVD] [1953] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Tokyo Story [DVD] [1953] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Just perfect, unique.
Woman Of The Dunes [1964] [DVD]Woman Of The Dunes [1964] [DVD]
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Teshigahara's most famous. Check "Pitfall" and "Face of Another" too.
The Spirit Of The Beehive [DVD] [1973]The Spirit Of The Beehive [DVD] [1973]
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Spain's finest.
Fellini's 8 1/2 [DVD] [2008]Fellini's 8 1/2 [DVD] [2008]
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Pure magic.
Mysterious Object at Noon [DVD] [2000] [US Import] [NTSC]Mysterious Object at Noon [DVD] [2000] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Pushes storytelling to another level.
Eureka [DVD] [2001]Eureka [DVD] [2001]
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Another gem from Japan.
Nobody Knows [2004] [DVD]Nobody Knows [2004] [DVD]
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One of the most talented filmmakers of contemporary Japan. Check also "Afterlife", "Maboroshi" and "Distance"
La Jetee / Sans Soleil [DVD] [1966]La Jetee / Sans Soleil [DVD] [1966]
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Simply two landmarks in cinema.
Moolaade [2004] [DVD]Moolaade [2004] [DVD]
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Sembene is so incredibly underrated, this is another proof that amazing cinema is done in Africa too.
Code Unknown [2001] [DVD]Code Unknown [2001] [DVD]
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Haneke is raw, blunt and gives you chills but so necessary. Check his early films it's really worth it.
The Jean Vigo Collection (2 disc Collector's Edition) [DVD]The Jean Vigo Collection (2 disc Collector's Edition) [DVD]
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This set shows a more human way to make films. Another genius that died too soon.
Ikiru [DVD] [1942]Ikiru [DVD] [1942]
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Ok Kurosawa is a must in every list right? This is one of my favourite (yes, over "7 Samurais")
Ugetsu [DVD] [1953] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Ugetsu [DVD] [1953] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Amazing film, amazing edition. Check out next year a lot of Mizoguchi realeases announced!
2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] [DVD]2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] [DVD]
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Another must-see, must-list.