12 films from recent years that you will never forget

It is these contemporary paintings that in a few decades will certainly be called modern classics. What should you watch if you want to get indelible impressions of what you see on the screen?

“Green Book” (2018)

This is a story about Don Shirley, a gifted and wealthy African-American musician who hires a bouncer and racist Tony Chatterbox as his chauffeur. Together they will travel to South America, and this journey will change their lives forever. Three-time Oscar winner (Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor)!

“Decorate Your Farewell Morning with Wordflowers” (2018)

A philosophical parable about a girl trying to change the mother of the child of another member of the family of the Immortals. Perhaps one of the main anime of our time.

“Cafernaum” (2018)

An incredible Lebanese social drama that won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival. The eldest son of a large family, 12-year-old Zane has been working as a fugitive almost all his life to help his relatives and receives a sentence as a result. Then he decides to sue his own family for giving him life.

“Gentlemen” (2019)

Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Hugh Grant, Colin Farrell and others in Guy Ritchie’s stylish detective thriller. A gifted Oxford graduate came up with an illegal enrichment scheme using the estates of the poor English aristocracy. But of course something goes wrong.

“The Incredible World Through Enzo’s Eyes” (2019)

Get your scarves ready. This is a melodrama adapted from Garth Stein’s bestselling book about a dog named Enzo, who is very fond of speed. And yes, the protagonist tells his poignant story in first person.

“Ford vs Ferrari” (2019)

Oscar-winning sports drama starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon (Best Editing and Best Sound Editing). The story of the famous racer, fast driving and the creation of the legendary Ford GT40 sports car.

“Parasite” (2019)

“Parasite” tells the story of a Korean family living in a dirty basement, stealing internet from their neighbors, and doing odd jobs. And so – until the son of the family was offered a teaching position for a high school student in a wealthy family. Over time, he cunningly arranges all his relatives there. What will such a scam turn into?

“Joker” (2019)

Todd Phillips (“The Hangover”) was a hit in the year it premiered, receiving the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and receiving 11 Oscar nominations. The reimagined story about the main villain of Gotham and his criminal path, played by Joaquin Phoenix, is made in the best traditions of a thriller: dark, tense and very psychological.

“1917” (2019)

Sam Mendes’ drama was filmed with virtually no cuts (our applause). Corporal Blake and his colleague are given a deadly mission at the front, otherwise more than a thousand of their colleagues will fall into the enemy’s trap.

“Soul” (2020)

The greatest Pixar cartoon that breaks our hearts every time we watch it. A story about a call in life and the important little things we miss in the daily hustle and bustle.

“CODA: A Child of Deaf Parents” (2020)

Gloucester, Massachusetts, is a deaf family in the fishing business, and 17-year-old Ruby Rossi is the only hearing member of the family. She helps her deaf parents and brother on the boat, translating other people’s speech for them and doing the opposite and making her own life (or trying to do so). Oscar winner.

“Daddy” (2020)

Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for this role! The first drama with a strong cast based on Florian Zeller’s play. At the center of the plot is a lonely 80-year-old man who is confused in space and names but claims he doesn’t need help. True, her daughter, who is in search of a nurse, does not agree with this.