10 movies? Let’s go! I’ve tried to take movies that haven’t been mentioned too much already. Some are very new, and some are older. These are movies from all over Europe and USA.
1: Robert Eggers’ “The Lighthouse”
Two lighthouse keepers battle insanity as they are trapped on a lighthouse island together. Where is the breaking point for the mind?
2: Joachim Trier’s “The Worst Person in the World”
My favourite Norwegian movie. There is a lot to gather in a life with a direction, however not knowing what you want can hurt you. But might that just be a good thing?
3: Andrei Tarkovsky’s “The Mirror”
An autobiography by the Russian maestro Andrei Tarkovsky. You cannot help but think that the scenes you are watching comes from a specific memory from this great director. Still one of the most beautiful movies ever made.
4: Darren Aronofsky’s “Requiem for a Dream”
A hard look on addiction, and how it can overtake a life completely.
5: Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner”
When technology is so advanced that humans and machines look, feel and think exactly like humans, when can we consider them human? Is the human experience exclusive for people who were born from a womb? This movie will make you question what constitutes a human being.
6: Thomas Vinterbergs “Another Round”
Four high school teachers hold a constant amount of alcohol in their blood as a part of an experiment to see if it improves their life. This Danish movie gives a look into when a life doesn’t feel like “enough”, and how these four characters try to fix this… With booze
7: Gus Van Sant, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s “Good Will Hunting”
This cult classic is about Will Hunting (Matt Damon), a genius in every aspect with a troubled mind. A therapist (Robin Williams) comes into Will’s life, and they form a bond that will change their lives forever.
8: Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange”
This masterful movie about Alex, a young man who revels in violence, rape and Beethoven symphonies is forced to undergo rehabilitation. Will he be able to keep his individuality, or will the state bring him back into the reigns of civilisation?
8: Hannes Holm’s “A Man Called Ove”
Another Scandinavian movie. Ove is a grumpy old man, tired of life and living. He tries several times to kill himself, but keeps getting interrupted by the new and very friendly neighbour. He never would have thought they would form a such a bond together, and she helps him deal with his troubled past and look a little lighter on life.
9: Paulo Sorrentino’s “The Hand of God”
This beautiful and charming movie takes place in Napoli and is an autobiography of Sorrentino himself. It explores his life, and his memories are put to the screen in a very intimate way, and how his interest for moviemaking came.
10: Brad Bird’s “Ratatouille”
This movie is possibly the most charming movie ever made. It is at least one of the best animated ones! Every intellectual person should have a little fun, and movies shouldn’t be only to stimulate your cognitive abilities. They should also give you pure, fresh and tasty joy.
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