As an alternative to large subscription streaming services, which often have a limited content offering, FILMICCA stands out as a platform dedicated to “auteur cinema”. This service is ideal for film enthusiasts or those looking for films that go beyond the most popular commercial productions.
If you are interested or curious, below we present the five unmissable films available in the FILMICCA catalogue.
FILMIC: the best films to see
Days of Wrath (1943)
A masterpiece of global cinema, “Days of Wrath” is a Danish production directed by maestro Carl Theodor Dreyer. Set in the 17th century, the film is set during the period of witch hunts and the strong influence of the Church.
The story centers on Anne (Lisbeth Movin), a young woman forced to marry an older pastor (Thorkild Roose), who is involved in the witchcraft trials. They share life with the pastor’s stern and domineering mother (Sigrid Neiiendam), who disapproves of Anne.
However, the fate of this family takes a dark turn when Anne falls in love with the pastor’s youngest son (Preben Lerdorff Rye), who returns home.
Jeanne Dielman (1975)
Considered by the authoritative film magazine Sight and Sound the best film in the history of cinema, “Jeanne Dielman” is an experimental Belgian work directed by the famous director Chantal Akerman.
The film explores the daily routine of Jeanne Dielman (played by Delphine Seyrig), a single mother living with her teenage son. The narrative unfolds over three days, focusing on Dielman’s domestic tasks, such as cooking and cleaning. However, during the 3 hours and 21 minutes of screening, the work presents surprising twists in the outcome.
Good Work (1999)
Loosely based on the novel “Billy Budd” by Herman Melville, “Good Job” is a popular French film directed by Claire Denis. The work presents an unconventional narrative, escaping linearity and emphasizing a sensorial and suggestive experience centered on the images and bodily movements of the characters.
The plot follows a platoon of the French Foreign Legion led by Sergeant Galoup (played by Denis Lavant). Although he is respected among his fellow legionaries, Galoup’s life begins to fall apart and mixed feelings emerge when a new recruit (played by Grégoire Colin) joins the unit.
The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach (1968)
Directed by influential French directors Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet, “The Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach” is a biopic that portrays the work of composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Presenting Bach’s compositions in chronological order, the film is based on a fictional diary attributed to his second wife, Anna Magdalena Wilcken Bach.
Maintaining the formal rigor and minimalist approach characteristic of the director duo, the work presents musical excerpts from Bach’s work in long takes, with few cuts.
The role of Bach is played by the famous musician Gustav Leonhardt. The musical interpretations are authentic and were performed by Concentus Musicus, directed by Nikolaus Harnoncourt.
Samba Traore (1992)
Burkinabe drama with thriller elements, “Samba Traoré” is a work directed by the famous director Idrissa Ouédraogo. The cast includes Bakary Sangaré, Mariam Kaba, Abdoulaye Komboudri, Irène Tassembédo and Moumouni Campaoré.
The protagonist of the film is Samba Traoré (Bakary Sangaré), who returns to his village after years of living in the city. Samba is on the run from the authorities after robbing a petrol station, in which his partner was killed.
Hoping to rebuild his life and leave the past behind, Samba gets married and tries to open a bar with the money from the robbery. However, she lives in constant fear of the police and the fear that her village will discover her criminal record.
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