Great Freedom
Great Freedom’s thematic exploration of humanity and the impact of both incarceration and companionship on our humanity is one of the most profound bits of filmmaking in recent years, stepping beyond its premise to tell a broad truth about people and the systems that we inhabit, achieving greatness in the process.
Wings of Desire
Wenders invites audiences into an engaging celebration of the human race through his story of angels and humans and life and its struggles and celebrations that coalesce to make the complete film that is Wings of Desire, a film worthy of a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Blue Angel
Josef von Sternberg adapts the work of Heinrich Mann well, bringing out the best in his two leads – Jannings and Dietrich – as they weave the tale of a fall from grace in classic style, achieving a place among the greats.
Toni Erdmann
Toni Erdmann thrives thanks to the performances of its two leads and their unique brand of humor in the midst of the family drama, earning the film its place among the greats.
Downfall
Bruno Ganz’s portrayal of Hitler is the rotting heart at the center of the titular downfall that engrosses audiences as they witness the collapse of Nazi Germany with all of the chaos and death that goes along with it in Downfall, solidifying its place as an undeniably great film.