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Great European Movies
Fellini's 8 1/2 [1962]Fellini's 8 1/2 [1962]
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A truly beautiful movie. Features the best opening sequence in cinema history and is about a successful directory experiencing a creativity crisis and self doubt whilst making his new movie.
Umberto DUmberto D
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A very beautiful and moving film about an elderly man trying to survive on his meagre pension while the everyday cost of living is increasing beyond his means.
The Seventh Seal [1957]The Seventh Seal [1957]
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Contains the iconic image of a knight playing chess with death. The story is of knight returning home from the crusades to a plague stricken Sweden.
Wild Strawberries [1957]Wild Strawberries [1957]
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Brilliant. One of Bergman's finest movies. Excellant scripting, directing and acting from Sjostrom (A mentor of Bergaman) and Bibi Anderson as his daughter in law.
La Dolce Vita [1960]La Dolce Vita [1960]
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You must watch this film!
La Strada [1954]La Strada [1954]
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Another Fellini classic. About a travelling performer (Quinn) and his newly acquired assistant (Masina) scratching out a living on the road through a bleak post was Italy. A truly beautiful film.
The Gospel According To St. Matthew [1967]The Gospel According To St. Matthew [1967]
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A truly beautiful movies by Passolini. Features text taken directly out of the bible and a cast of non professional actors.
Cyrano De BergeracCyrano De Bergerac
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You must see this movie! Depardieu's performance of a lifetime. Based on a play by Edmond Rostand and wonderfully directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Jean De Florette/Manon Des Sources [1986]Jean De Florette/Manon Des Sources [1986]
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You must see both of these movies. About a wealthy landowner schemings to obtain land (with a water source) from his newly arrived neighbour from the city. The end of the second film is truly moving.
Fellini's Roma [1972]Fellini's Roma [1972]
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Fellini's movie about the city Rome. Ok, this may not be a Fellini Classic, but is very intresting as it provide glimpses in to the lives of the citizens of the great city.