First (and only) that comes to my mind is “Wałęsa. Człowiek z nadziei” (transaltion: Wałęsa. Man of hope). It tells story of Lech Wałęsa-first democratically elected president of Poland since military coup conducted in 1920’s and of his (and his coworkers) fight for freedom, democracy.
I really enjoyed Comic Sans (2018) far more than I’d expect. I knew it was lauded as one of the better Croatian films of the past decade, but that bar isn’t too high… but even outside of that context, I think it’s a great film.
A classic sob story of a depressed alcoholic in a strained relationship with his estranged father (classic European cinema), but with an overall fun, optimistic and loving tone. Plus, most of the movie is set in our “volcanic archipelago” centred on Vis, which looks great and is no stranger to international big screens either.
I would think De Oost (2020, The East). It’s a film about the Dutch boys who, just years after WW2, were sent to Asia to “restore the order” in the Dutch East Indies.
In terms of most commercially successful – the top home-grown film would probably be Fantastic Beasts or James Bond. Star Wars and Spiderman (and some other Avengers films) are probably considered American in this question, despite officially being joint US-UK ventures filmed in the UK using British studios, crews, and production companies.
In terms of most critically acclaimed – top award winning home-grown films of the last decade would be stuff like Conclave, The Favourite, Darkest Hour, The Theory of Everything, 1917
In terms of most impact on popular culture – Paddington, Mamma Mia, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody etc.
I think it would be On Falling, which premiered last year and received a wider release this year. It depicts the bleak reality of being a warehouse worker and your life revolving around work. What’s particularly impressive is that it is the director Laura Carreira’s debut feature.
Well, the latest one for me must be On Body and Soul (2017).
It’s an unusual love story about a young, lonely, socially awkward (at the very least, she is implied to be on the autistic spectrum, but it’s never stated outright) woman and an older, disillusioned man who both work at a slaughterhouse. The kickoff to their story is that they both dream the very same thing every night: that they are a couple of roes and wander in the forest. They find it out accidentally at a psychological evaluation.
It’s a very pretty movie about how two broken people try to find happiness. I highly recommend it.
It was among the top 5 nominated foreign language films at the Academy Awards, but since Son of Saul had won the previous year, it was unlikely that a Hungarian film would win again. I think On Body and Soul is better, but Son of Saul is good, too.
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First (and only) that comes to my mind is “Wałęsa. Człowiek z nadziei” (transaltion: Wałęsa. Man of hope). It tells story of Lech Wałęsa-first democratically elected president of Poland since military coup conducted in 1920’s and of his (and his coworkers) fight for freedom, democracy.
My latest personal favourite is Invalid, probably best comedy made here, full of dark and politically incorrect humor.
Latest one might be The count of Monte Cristo. It was a hit at the box office, and tailored for the global market.
perfetti sconosciuti. (Perfect strangers)
Great movie.
Due to one location only, inside an house, with very few exterior shoot, it’s been copied in other country too.
I really enjoyed Comic Sans (2018) far more than I’d expect. I knew it was lauded as one of the better Croatian films of the past decade, but that bar isn’t too high… but even outside of that context, I think it’s a great film.
A classic sob story of a depressed alcoholic in a strained relationship with his estranged father (classic European cinema), but with an overall fun, optimistic and loving tone. Plus, most of the movie is set in our “volcanic archipelago” centred on Vis, which looks great and is no stranger to international big screens either.
Sisu was pretty awesome.
Over the top action splatfest with a splash of Tarantino and big scoop of Finnish mindset.
I don’t follow our film industry that closely but the best one I can think of is the deliciously freaky film ‘borgman’
Flow was a Belgian co-production so probably that one. If that one is out then from the ones I have seen it is Young Hearts.
I would think De Oost (2020, The East). It’s a film about the Dutch boys who, just years after WW2, were sent to Asia to “restore the order” in the Dutch East Indies.
Spoiler: they don’t
In the past decade?
Depends what you count as “great”.
In terms of most commercially successful – the top home-grown film would probably be Fantastic Beasts or James Bond. Star Wars and Spiderman (and some other Avengers films) are probably considered American in this question, despite officially being joint US-UK ventures filmed in the UK using British studios, crews, and production companies.
In terms of most critically acclaimed – top award winning home-grown films of the last decade would be stuff like Conclave, The Favourite, Darkest Hour, The Theory of Everything, 1917
In terms of most impact on popular culture – Paddington, Mamma Mia, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody etc.
Most likely Tuntematon Sotilas. It is also available as miniseries, and is better as one too, but movie is still great.
Northern Ireland is a small country, and despite having a rather successful film & TV industry, we don’t exactly have a plethora of releases.
I guess the latest would be Kneecap.
I think it would be On Falling, which premiered last year and received a wider release this year. It depicts the bleak reality of being a warehouse worker and your life revolving around work. What’s particularly impressive is that it is the director Laura Carreira’s debut feature.
For me, the best recent irish film was An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl). I also liked Small Things Like These.
I like to think Irish cinema is improving, and given our penchant for storytelling, we should be good at making engaging films.
Maybe Nr. 24, about Gunnar Sønsteby, or Quisling: The Final Days. We make some banger WW2 movies lol
Well, the latest one for me must be On Body and Soul (2017).
It’s an unusual love story about a young, lonely, socially awkward (at the very least, she is implied to be on the autistic spectrum, but it’s never stated outright) woman and an older, disillusioned man who both work at a slaughterhouse. The kickoff to their story is that they both dream the very same thing every night: that they are a couple of roes and wander in the forest. They find it out accidentally at a psychological evaluation.
It’s a very pretty movie about how two broken people try to find happiness. I highly recommend it.
It was among the top 5 nominated foreign language films at the Academy Awards, but since Son of Saul had won the previous year, it was unlikely that a Hungarian film would win again. I think On Body and Soul is better, but Son of Saul is good, too.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UE6IU2mhU8 (yeah it used to be on netflix, I don’t know if it’s still up there)
I don’t know about the latest great movie, but international successful was Im Westen nichts Neues/All Quiet on the Western Front from 2022.