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The Ingmar Bergman Trilogy: The Criterion Collection  (Through a Glass Darkly / Winter Light / The Silence)The Ingmar Bergman Trilogy: The Criterion Collection (Through a Glass Darkly / Winter Light / The Silence)
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"The Silence" is Bergman at the height of his imaginative powers. My favorite filmmaker.
The Ingmar Bergman Special Edition DVD Collection (Persona / Shame / Hour of the Wolf / The Passion of Anna / The Serpent's Egg)The Ingmar Bergman Special Edition DVD Collection (Persona / Shame / Hour of the Wolf / The Passion of Anna / The Serpent's Egg)
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These films explore the theme of evil...among others.
Un Coeur En Hiver [VHS]Un Coeur En Hiver [VHS]
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Claude Sautet's masterpiece. A true French "menage a trois." Haunting Ravel score.
Germany in Autumn [VHS]Germany in Autumn [VHS]
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Unfortunately "Berlin Alexanderplatz" is not available on dvd which is Fassbinder's masterpiece.
Moderato Cantabile [VHS]Moderato Cantabile [VHS]
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I love Jean Moreau and this is one of her best performances in a beautifully shot, moody story.
I Vitelloni - Criterion CollectionI Vitelloni - Criterion Collection
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Although "La Dolce Vita" is my favorite, this is Felini at his most charming. A perfect film.
Le AmicheLe Amiche
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Antonioni's early films are wonderful. This one, his second, is a gem.
Port of Shadows - Criterion CollectionPort of Shadows - Criterion Collection
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Although "Children of Paradise" is Carne's masterpiece, I really like this one, dark, moody and starring Gabin! .
The Fanny Trilogy (Marius/Fanny/Cesar)The Fanny Trilogy (Marius/Fanny/Cesar)
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The story of ill-fated lovers through 3 films shot over several years. Love the low-key intimacy of this one.
Le Notti Bianche (White Nights) - Criterion CollectionLe Notti Bianche (White Nights) - Criterion Collection
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Tender is the night... magical.
A Brief VacationA Brief Vacation
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The Garden Of The Finzi ContinisThe Garden Of The Finzi Continis
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De Sica's
The Bicycle ThiefThe Bicycle Thief
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Father and son down but not out in postwar Italy.
I Fidanzati - Criterion CollectionI Fidanzati - Criterion Collection
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Charming, touching. Just as perfect as "Il Posto" (not to be confused with "Il Postino")
Suzanne's Career/Girl at the Monceau BakerySuzanne's Career/Girl at the Monceau Bakery
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Always a thrill to watch Rhomer's fools rush in. I like all his films.
Small Change (L'argent de poche)Small Change (L'argent de poche)
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Charming! Also enjoy "The Man Who Loved Women."
Shoot the Piano PlayerShoot the Piano Player
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Brilliant narrative here, followed by the equally wonderful Jules & Jim.
The Battle of Algiers - Criterion CollectionThe Battle of Algiers - Criterion Collection
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Perfect film. Stunning!
Jacques Demy's LolaJacques Demy's Lola
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Wish Demy had made more like this one and "Bay of Angels."
Naked [VHS]Naked [VHS]
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My favorite of Mike Leigh's masterpieces. Why isn't it on dvd?
Trouble in Paradise - Criterion CollectionTrouble in Paradise - Criterion Collection
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Great fun! See the film that was Wilder's blueprint for comedy.
The HustlerThe Hustler
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The coolest noir since "Out of the Past" and "Double Indemnity."
Falstaff Chimes At Midnight [Import]Falstaff Chimes At Midnight [Import]
Welles' Shakespeare is always ingenious.
The Third Man (50th Anniversary Edition) - Criterion CollectionThe Third Man (50th Anniversary Edition) - Criterion Collection
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Although not Welles' film, along with "Citizen Kane" and "Mr Arkadin" it explores his recurring theme of identity. Not only who is the man, but what is a man.
Five Easy PiecesFive Easy Pieces
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Best American film of the 70s along with The Godfather I & II