Category: 1940s
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An inspiration for revered directors and aspiring dancers, The Red Shoes proves that art is something that can both transcend and destroy reality simultaneously.
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In this exploration of geopolitical affairs post-WWII, Jacques Tourner turns what could have been a compelling plot into an exposition-filled lecture.
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Widely considered the foreground of the Italian Neorealism movement, The Children Are Watching Us proves that some of the first films in a cinematic movement aren’t always the best.
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One man’s quest for a missing gun turns into an introspective journey on the plight of postwar Japanese veterans in this venerable Kurosawa picture. On his way home after a session at the gun range, Detective Murakami finds himself the victim of a pickpocket. But the thief doesn’t steal a couple of coins, but a…
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