Modern Times: sympathy for the underdog and horror at a machine society enforcing conformity and repression
Charlie Chaplin, “Modern Times” (1936) In its own way, “Modern Times” is significant as an
Charlie Chaplin, “Modern Times” (1936) In its own way, “Modern Times” is significant as an
French and French-language Films
Xavier Giannoli, “Marguerite” (2015) The inspiration for this film may have been the American socialite
French and French-language Films
Luis Buñuel, “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie / Le Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie” (1972)
French and French-language Films
Luis Buñuel, “The Phantom of Liberty / Le Fantôme de la Liberté” (1974) This film
Australian and New Zealand Films
Rolf de Heer, “Charlie’s Country” (2013) A sad and compassionate film of a man’s search
Adam McKay, “The Big Short” (2015) How do you tell the story behind the sub-prime
Charles Chaplin, “The Great Dictator” (1940) It’s over-long and the slapstick comedy is laid on
Masato Harada, “Kakekomi Onna to Kakedashi Otoko” (2015) A light-hearted historical drama set in Japan
Latin American Films (Spanish language)
Fabian Bielinsky, “Nine Queens / Nuevas Reinas” (2000) Talented Argentine director Fabian Bielinsky made just
Riho Unt, “Kapsapea / A Cabbage” (1993) A stop-animation parody of action adventure films like