Cinemaos 10 Best Movies in history, according to Walter Sallesdirector Brazilian was one of the guests of the British magazine Sight and Sound to choose the best movies of all time for newsroom

One of the most respected names of cinema in Brazil, Walter Salles It has been responsible for bringing Brazilian movies to places and unusual positions to our productions.

This is the case, for example, I’m still herewhich yielded the FERNANDA TORRES the Golden Globe of Best actress and is competing in three categories in the next edition of Oscarwhich happens on March 2.

Before that, the director had already achieved weight achievements as a prize of Best Foreign Language Movie node Golden Globe 1999 by Central do Brasil.

No wonder, Walter Salles was one of six Brazilian directors to participate in the magazine ranking SIGHT AND SOUNDone of the most important specialized film publications, about the best movies of all time. Next, get to know the titles chosen by the filmmaker.

The 10 best films in history, according to Walter Salles

Once upon a time in Tokyo (1953)

Common presence on the magazine list SIGHT AND SOUNDthe film directed by Yasujirō Ozu It tells the story of an elderly couple who leaves their daughter in the countryside to visit the other children in Tokyo, a city they had never gone. But the reception of children in the Japanese capital is verifying indifference. Only their daughter -in -law, who lost her husband in the war, seems to pay attention to both of them. When the mother gets sick, her children will visit her with her daughter-in-law, and complex feelings are revealed.

The Passion of Joana D’Arc (1927)

Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyerthe silent movie accompanies the peasant Joana D’Arc (MARIA FALCONETTI), condemned to death for leading the French people against the English invading army, saying that it was inspired by Jesus and São Miguel. In the hands of the English, she is tortured and goes to trial. Meanwhile, it also faces accusations and abandonment of both members of the Catholic Church and their compatriots.

Seven opportunities (1925)

Another silent movie of the 1920s chosen by Walter Salles, Seven opportunities It is a comedy directed by BUSTER KEATON. The work follows a man who has seven chances of marrying his 27th anniversary at 7 pm, and if he can, he will gain a fortune. Desperate to fulfill the challenge, the character gets involved in many confusion and is persecuted by the legion of women proposed in marriage.

Hatred tracks (1956)

Western classic directed by John Ford, Hatred tracks accompany Ethan Edwards (John Wayne), Veteran of the American Civil War who, after his family’s massacre for the indigenous Comanches, sets out on a long and dangerous journey to rescue his niece, kidnapped by the natives. Along the way, he faces moral dilemmas, while his hatred and desire for revenge come into conflict with the need to save the young woman and overcome her own ghosts.

Dry lives (1963)

Representing Brazil on the list, the film directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos It is an adaptation of the homonymous novel of Graciliano Ramos. Dry lives It portrays the harsh reality of the northeastern backlands, showing the struggle of a family of retreatants trying to survive drought and misery. The plot accompanies their daily difficulties while facing social oppression, abandonment and disappointment. The work is a powerful portrait of injustices and suffering of the poorest classes in Brazil, with a strong critical and social burden.

Profession Reporter (1975)

Directed by Marco Bellocchiothe psychological drama follows the story of an Italian journalist who is in an uncomfortable situation after a series of reports on political and social issues. When he is asked to accompany the case of a kidnapped man, the reporter begins to question the boundaries between his profession and ethics. As the situation is complicated, he is involved in moral and existential dilemmas, facing the tension between the search for truth and the personal costs of his profession.

Underdevelopment Memories (1966)

Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Underdevelopment Memories It is a Cuban film that explores the social and political transformations of the post-revolutionary Cuba. The story follows Sergio (SERGIO CORRIERI), a bourgeois intellectual who decides not to leave the country after the 1959 Revolution. The film follows its reflections and dilemmas as he observes the changes around him, feeling disconnected from the new regime and the Cuban people.

The Battle of Algiers (1966)

The drama directed by Gillo Pontecorvo portrays Algerian’s struggle for the French colonial rule in the 1950s. The film focuses on urban clashes between the French army and the militants of National Liberation Front (FLN) During the decisive battle for the city of Algiers. With a realistic and documentary approach, the work explores the brutality of the conflict, highlighting the tactics of guerrillas, torture and the challenges faced on both sides.

Harbby (1960)

One of the most emblematic films of Nouvelle French vague, HarbbyIt is directed by Jean-Luc Godard And follows the story of Michel (Jean-Paul Belmondo), a delinquent young man. After committing a murder, he runs away from France while chasing by police. During your escape, Michel seeks to reconnect with Patricia (Jean Seberg), an American who works as a saleswoman in a newspaper, and with whom she had a romance. The film is known for its innovative narrative, with abrupt cuts, breach of cinematic conventions and a more spontaneous character approach, reflecting the yearnings and freedom of youth of the time.

Rome, Open City (1945)

Directed by ROBERTO ROSSELLINIthe film is a milestone of the Italian neorealist movement. Rome, open city It takes place in Rome during the Nazi occupation in World War II and portrays the struggle of ordinary citizens against the repression of the invaders. The plot follows the lives of several characters, including Pine (Anna Magnani), a pregnant woman, and Don Pietro (Aldo Fabrizi), a priest who engages with resistance, as well as a group of militants trying to escape the Nazi persecution. The work is a raw and emotional representation of the Italian resistance and the difficulties experienced by civilians during the war, one of the first to show the horrors of conflict in a realistic way and with a strong humanitarian appeal.

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