The 10 best Oscar-winning films, according to critics

The Oscar is the most popular film award in the world, and winning its main category for Best Picture is one of the greatest accolades and prestige in the film industry. The Oscar has the power to make films more memorable in history and to mark an era, indicating the direction that the film industry, especially Hollywood, intends to take and dictating stylistic, artistic and production trends.

Over the years, several notable films have received this award, highlighting their significant contributions to cinema. In this article we will indicate the best films that have won the best film of all time category, throughout the history of the Oscars. Our selection takes into account major best-film lists, such as Sight and Sound and American Film Institute, as well as ratings aggregators such as IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Letterboxd.

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Parasite (2019)

Directed by acclaimed South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, “Parasite” made history by becoming the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film also has a very high rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with 99% approval, and was included in the latest release of the best films ‘Sight and Sound’ list, ranking 93rd.

The story is about a poor family who infiltrates the house of their rich bosses and discovers dangerous mysteries there.

Schindler’s List (1993)

One of director Steven Spielberg’s most acclaimed films, “Schindler’s List” is based on true events, with a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a consistent presence on best-picture lists since its release.

The plot follows the story of businessman Oskar Schindler, who used Jewish labor as cheap labor during the war. However, this would change when he realized that he could have saved the lives of over a thousand Jews during the Holocaust.

Casablanca (1942)

Directed by Michael Curtiz, this romantic drama is one of cinema’s greatest classics, with extraordinary performances from stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The film has a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Set in Morocco during World War II, an American exile finds refuge in Casablanca and finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy when he reconnects with an old flame, now married and in need of help escaping the Nazis.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

With a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this classic film directed by Milos Forman was the second film to win all five major Oscars (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress).

In the story, a man pretends to be crazy to escape from prison and ends up in a mental institution. The film features a historic performance from star Jack Nicholson and a strong cast that includes Danny DeVito, Louise Fletcher and Christopher Lloyd.

Rebecca (1940)

Directed by the master Alfred Hitchcock, “Rebecca” is an extremely engaging psychological thriller, according to specialized critics and the only Hitchcock film to win the golden statuette.

The film follows the story of a young woman from humble origins who marries a rich widower and moves into his mansion. There she discovers secrets and mysteries about her husband’s past. The main cast includes stars Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier.

The Wicked (1950)

With 14 Oscar nominations, the winner of the Best Film statuette in 1950 is a great Hollywood classic, constantly present in lists of the best films in history and with a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The drama, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, looks behind the scenes of the New York theater world.

In the plot we follow a famous Broadway actress at the end of her career and a young fan, who infiltrates her life as a secretary and does everything to achieve stardom.

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

One of cinema’s greatest epics, it was nominated for ten Oscars. Another feature that often appears on lists of the best films of all time and has been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.

Directed by David Lean, the film chronicles British officer TE Lawrence’s journey into the Arabian Desert and his involvement in the Arab National Council during the First World War.

The film features a legendary performance from Peter O’Toole, a cast featuring Alec Guinness, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn and grand, dazzling sets.

The Godfather (1972)

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the novel by Mario Puzo, “The Godfather” is an epic crime film that has become a pop culture icon, exploring themes of power, family and loyalty.

After the assassination attempt on the head of the Corleone family, Vito Corleone, his sons Michael and Sonny are forced to take over the family business. The film follows the saga of the Corleone family and their battle to establish power and influence in America.

The film has a very strong cast, with masterful performances from Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, as well as Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and James Caan.

The Godfather: Part II (1974)

Acclaimed sequel to the classic “The Godfather”, also directed by Coppola. The film explores Michael Corleone’s rise to power and the dilemmas that accompany him as leader of the Corleone clan.

After the events of the first film, Michael is now the head of the family and seeks to expand the business into new territories. In parallel, we follow the journey of the young Vito Corleone and how he left Sicily in 1910 and came to New York to build a criminal empire.

Most of the cast from the previous film returns, with the addition of Robert De Niro in the role of the young Vito Corleone.

Aurora (1927)

Considered one of the most important films in the history of cinema, Aurora (1927) is a masterpiece of silent cinema directed by the master FW Murnau.

Awarded three Oscars in 1929, including the Academy Award for Best Artistic and Unique Motion Picture Production (an award never again awarded), Aurora was selected for preservation by the U.S. Library of Congress and the British Film Institute for its significance historical, aesthetic and cultural. .

The story revolves around a farmer who is seduced by a city woman, who tricks him into drowning his wife. She tries, but gives up before completing the deed. Her wife runs away to the city and, to her regret, the man follows her to try to win her back and prove that he still loves her.

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