Films to watch

*PlayTime* (1967) is the film that defined Jacques Tati’s genius—and led to his downfall. Determined to bring his vision to life, Tati built an entire modernist city from scratch, refusing studio shortcuts or conventional storytelling. The result was a hypnotic, meticulously crafted satire of modern life—but it came at a massive cost. The film’s... See more

Kin-dza-dza! (1986) is a science fiction comedy film directed by Georgiy Daneliya. The film tells the story of two Earthlings who accidentally travel to the desert planet Pluk, where they encounter absurd hierarchies, meaningless rituals, and a bleak, dystopian society ruled by greed and cruelty. Daneliya blends biting... See more

Donkey Skin (1970) is a surreal fantasy film directed by Jacques Demy. The film tells the story of a princess who escapes her father's disturbing marriage proposal by disguising herself in a donkey's skin and hiding in a distant land, where she dreams of love and freedom. Jacques Demy's Donkey Skin is a whimsical,... See more

*Dogtooth* (2009) is a shocking and bizarre story about a family whose parents keep their grown children locked away from the world, teaching them a false reality. It’s a disturbing look at control, innocence, and the extremes of human manipulation. #films #filmpick #filmfeed #filmanalysis #filmschool... See more

🎥 Mother (2009), directed by Bong Joon-ho, is a South Korean psychological thriller that follows a devoted mother trying to prove her mentally challenged son’s innocence in a murder case. What begins as a simple investigation spirals into a haunting exploration of justice, guilt, and maternal obsession. Slow-burn brilliance with a climax that will... See more

“The Beaches of Agnès” is simply one of the most beautiful documentaries ever made 🏝️🎥 #agnesvarda #thebeachesofagnes #cinema #filmtok #whattowatch #documentary #movierecommendation #moviereview

Underground (1995), directed by Emir Kusturica, is a wild, tragic, and darkly comic epic that spans decades of Yugoslav history. Blending absurd humor with deep political commentary, it follows two friends whose lives become entangled in lies and war, creating a surreal portrait of a nation trapped between myth and... See more

Kirikou and the Sorceress might just be one of the most overlooked animated films ever made. #cinema #filmtok #whattowatch #movierecommendation #animation

Turtles Can Fly (2004) is a heartbreaking Kurdish film set in a refugee camp on the Iraqi-Turkish border just before the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Directed by Bahman Ghobadi, it follows a group of children—led by a boy nicknamed Satellite—who survive by clearing landmines. Using real child refugees, the film captures the loss of innocence, the trauma... See more