12 black and white films of recent years

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Black-and-white films have not disappeared, they have simply become less often filmed. To make you feel their unusual atmosphere, Lifehacker has collected 12 film masterpieces created in the 21st century.

1. Nebraska

• Drama, comedy, adventure.
• USA, 2013.
• Duration: 115 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 8.

Woody Grant is a grumpy old alcoholic who gets Alzheimer's. One day Woody receives a "letter of happiness", which says that he became the owner of a whole million dollars. To receive the promised amount, the old man goes on foot to another city, but he is returned home by force. Seeing how persistent the father is trying to get the award, Woody's son decides to help him, although he realizes that this is just a deception.

2. Ida

• Drama.
• Poland, Denmark, 2013.
• Duration: 82 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 4.

Anna's parents died, and therefore she spent all her childhood and youth in the monastery. When the time came to take a vow and become a nun, the girl decided to meet her only relative, Wanda. From her, she learned many secrets about her true origin. In order to finally understand all the family secrets, Anna and Wanda embark on a journey that prepares them for many trials.

3. Much ado about nothing

• Drama, melodrama, comedy.
• USA, 2012.
• Duration: 107 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 2.

The film is based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, the action of which is transferred to the modern world. Beatrice is a clever and beautiful woman, but I am sure that there is hardly a man in this world whom she can fall in love with. Benedict is a womanizer and a staunch bachelor. Friends of Beatrice and Benedict are sure that these two are simply made for each other, so they are trying with all their might to bring them together.

4. Sweet Francis

• Drama, melodrama, comedy.
• USA, Brazil, 2012.
• Duration: 86 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 4.

Francis Halladay really wants to find her place in the world, but so-so she is so-so. She lives with dreams, which every day become farther and farther from reality. Nevertheless, Francis does not despair and continues to believe in himself. An excellent and very bright film for those who are a little tired and have lost motivation.

5. Artist

• Drama, melodrama, comedy.
• France, Belgium, 2011.
• Duration: 96 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 9.

The era of silent films is coming to an end, and talented actor George Valentine has to adapt to rapidly changing conditions. The actor, who is in love with him, Peppy Miller, helps the actor find his place in the world of cinema with sound. Be prepared for the actors to not utter a single word for the entire movie.

6. White tape

• Drama, detective.
• Germany, France, Italy, Austria, 2009.
• Duration: 144 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 8.

A quiet German village in which, at first glance, everything is measured and calm. This idyll is suddenly interrupted by one egregious incident that leaves all the villagers at a loss. A young village teacher is trying to figure out what happened, but the locals are reluctant to help him: each of them has something to hide.

7. Control

• Drama, biography, music.
• UK, USA, Australia, 2007.
• Duration: 122 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 7.

A film about the last years of Joy Division leader Ian Curtis, whose life ended in suicide. The tape tells about Ian's personal relationship with his wife and lover, about the incessant struggle with the disease, as well as about the creative path and endless talent of this iconic musician.

8. Midnight kiss

• Melodrama, comedy.
• USA, 2007.
• Duration: 90 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 3.

Wilson comes to Los Angeles hoping to erase the worst year of his life. He has no specific plans, the main thing is to never remember what happened. Fate disposes so that he meets Vivian, a girl who, by all means, seeks to find her ideal boyfriend. What will come of it - see for yourself.

nine. Good night and good luck

• Drama, adventure, military, biography, history.
• USA, France, UK, 2005.
• Duration: 93 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 5.

We are used to seeing George Clooney in the role of an actor, but it turned out that he also makes films. And this picture is one of his first directorial works, which was even nominated for an Oscar. This is a film about the confrontation between TV journalist Edward Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy, each of which fiercely defends his point of view.

10. Sin City

• Action, thriller, crime, detective.
• USA, 2005.
• Duration: 124 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 0.

A rather dark but very stylish noir thriller based on several novels by the legendary illustrator and comic book author Frank Miller. In Basing City, or Sin City, as it is also called, dark deeds are happening. The film intertwines the stories of three people who somehow broke the law.

11. Angel-A

• Fantasy, drama, melodrama, comedy.
• France, 2005.
• Duration: 91 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 1.

Andre owes money, it seems, to the entire underworld of Paris. The deadline for reckoning is already close, and there is nothing to repay the debt with. Andre is so desperate that he even decides to commit suicide. But fate gives him another chance and sends the young man a real angel - a charming girl who returns his faith in himself.

12. The Man Who Wasn't

• Drama, crime.
• UK, USA, 2001.
• Duration: 116 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 6.

One day Ed Crane got tired of being an eternally gloomy and disgruntled hairdresser, whom no one pays attention to. And then he decided to get rich by investing in a new advanced technology for cleaning clothes, which seemed very profitable to him. But it turned out to be not so easy to get money in an honest way.