Fassbinder’s tale of a despondent transgender woman facing the anguish of a wrecked love life might be one of his gloomiest efforts in portraying the existence of the marginalised.
A drama exploring the pent-up angst between a mother and daughter with emotionally intense performances by Bergman and Ullmann.
Malick’s second feature, an understated but contemplative effort, remains to be one the most beautifully shot films in the history of cinema.
Oshima confidently mixes eroticism with the supernatural in this beautifully-shot murder-cum-ghost tale that is rich in old-world atmosphere.
Shot like a stage play on a minimalist set, Rohmer’s experiment with narration and storytelling about a man who dreams of becoming one of King Arthur’s knights is interesting but may be a tad too long.
This rarely-seen Sri Lankan work about a rural community relying on fishing for survival is ripe for rediscovery as it both lyrically and hard-hittingly deals with issues of gender, changing ways of life and chronic antagonism.
A late career triumph by Billy Wilder that works effectively as a spiritual sequel to his legendary ‘Sunset Boulevard’, as he looked back at the glamour of Hollywood with sad ‘European’ eyes.
A nostalgic documentary by Scorsese that celebrates the cultural phenomenon that is rock music in the form of a concert film.
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