What to see: a drama about life in a concentration camp, a cartoon about the war and a comedy from the participants of "Monty Python"

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

Lifehacker recommends watching a comedy with Dustin Hoffman, a cartoon about the war, an all-time masterpiece by Roberto Benigni, a fantasy comedy from the Monty Python participants and a controversial film about a Russian tanker.

"Character" (Stranger Than Fiction)

Comedy.
USA, 2006.
Duration: 113 minutes
IMDb: 7, 6.

The main character suddenly realizes that he has become a character in someone's book. And if you can still get used to the voice of the narrator in your head, then living with the feeling that the author is about to kill you is not very comfortable. A comedy by Marc Forster starring Will Ferrell, Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal went unnoticed by the academies, although the plot is rather unusual and the direction is excellent. The impression is extremely positive.

"Waltz with Bashir" (Vals Im Bashir)

Cartoon.
Israel, France, Germany, USA, Finland, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, 2008.
Duration: 90 minutes
IMDb: 8, 0.

Animated film reminiscent of a Lebanese war veteran. Psychological drama in the form of a cartoon. Not as hard as a documentary about the same events would be, but no less serious and mind-turning work. First animated film to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

"Life is Beautiful" (La vita è bella)

Drama, comedy.
Italy, 1997.
Duration: 116 minutes
IMDb: 8, 6.

A poignant drama about the life of a Jewish family in a concentration camp. Moreover, Roberto Benigni, the director and performer of the main role, managed to bring a lot of refined, light humor to this seemingly endlessly tragic story. A masterpiece that almost everyone has seen, but can be revisited many times.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Comedy.
Great Britain, 1975.
Duration: 91 minutes
IMDb: 8, 3.

Created by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, over 40 years old. This picture made a huge contribution to the genre of comedy and cinema in general. It is worth seeing at least for general development. And at the same time - to relax, because it is simply impossible to remain serious while watching Monty Python.

White Tiger

Drama.
Russia, 2012.
Duration: 104 minutes
IMDb: 6, 1.

At first glance, an inconspicuous war film - without vivid special effects and heroes praised by the people. The plot is very thoughtful, full of mysticism. A difficult film to understand, as if from the category of "not for everyone." In any case, the film, although a military one, is not "black".

Try to look - it will suddenly touch you. We will discuss the impressions later in the comments.