Category: 1950s
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In the audio commentary for Andrzej Wajda’s Ashes and Diamonds, film historian Annette Insdorf breaks down what makes this Polish classic stand out.
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Before Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, Agnés Varda predated the launch of the French New Wave with this intriguing picture about a marriage trying to survive life changes amidst an idyllic fishing village.
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Luis Buñuel proved himself a man ahead of his time in this underrated noir that downplays surrealism in favor of heightened domestic dread.
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With just one directorial feature, Charles Laughton elevated the form of film noir through a deep understanding of lighting and a terrifying performance from Robert Mitchum.
