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My 2014 or 24 films by 24fpsverite

The official selection of the 24 films that marked the cinematic year of 2014.

The Act of Killing (2012)

Joshua Oppenheimer creates a multilayered documentary that explores the Indonesian massacres by blending fiction with reality, the present with the past and surrealism with true horror.

Documentary, Politics, Venice 2014

The Look of Silence – Venice 71

Joshua Oppenheimer's second strikingly profound and captivating documentary looks straight into the horror of Indonesia’s hidden past.

REVIEWS

Beli, Beli Svet (White, White World, 2010)

A low-voiced drama of characters by Oleg Novković a that follows a theatrical austerity and the dramatic Balkan musicals.

Žert (The Joke, 1968)

Possibly the most shattering indictment of totalitarianism to come out of a Communist country - Amos Vogel

Magdanas Lurja (Magdana’s Donkey, 1955)

The debut film by Tengiz Abuladze and Rezo Chkheidze is a rural period neorealistic drama set in 19th century Georgia.

Suntan – Jerusalem 33

Argyris Papadimitropoulos’ third feature film is a bleak and bittersweet cul-de-sac set under the glaring Aegean sun.

A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence – Venice 71

The best finale to Roy Andersson's witty and extremely unpredictable existentialistic Living Trilogy. Golden Lion at the 71st Venice Film Festival.

TagJoshua Oppenheimer

My 2014 or 24 films by 24fpsverite

The Act of Killing (2012)

The Look of Silence – Venice 71

Beli, Beli Svet (White, White World, 2010)

Žert (The Joke, 1968)

Magdanas Lurja (Magdana’s Donkey, 1955)

Suntan – Jerusalem 33

A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence – Venice 71

Jacques Rivette: Should filmmakers see movies?

Jodorowsky’s Endless Dream

Chris Marker on time

Leos Carax and his island

Kieślowski and the magic of screen