A Monster Calls [2016]
Intelligent and visually stunning, A Monster Calls is a riveting drama with strong fantasy elements making it more approachable.
Drama
The Professor and the Madman [2019]
If you want to know how can a movie about the tedious task of writing a dictionary be so captivating and moving, check out The Professor and the Madman.
Earthquake Bird [2019]
As an incredibly immersive character study, Earthquake Bird is a different kind of romance movie driven by Alicia Vikander’s committed performance.
Suntan [2016]
Set on a stunningly beautiful Greek island and featuring a lot of tasteful nudity and immersive atmosphere, Suntan explores passion, life, and romance.
Into the Wild [2007]
Based on the life of Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild is a wanderlust epic firmly rooted in reality with powerful performances and cinematography.
Stuart: A Life Backwards [2007]
As one of the best movies you’ve never heard of, Stuart: A Life Backwards is a surprisingly vibrant and entertaining masterpiece based on true events.
La Haine [1995]
Don’t be put off by the black and white cinematography or the year of production, La Haine is a timeless masterpiece that will stay with you for a long time.
Richard Jewell [2019]
Directed by Clint Eastwood, Richard Jewell is a gripping character study based on real events with an important story that needs to be heard and understood.
Control [2007]
Emotional and personal, Control is a different type of biopic, both telling the story of Ian Curtis, singer of Joy Division, and talking about depression.
Get on Up [2014]
With a stellar performance of Chadwick Boseman as James Brown, Get on Up is a fun biopic with a lot of music and non-linear storytelling worth watching.
The Best of Enemies [2019]
Based on a true story, this is one of those dramas with a really good and engaging atmosphere. The story unfolds matter-of-factly, without melodramatic moments or forced scenes. And it is a crazy story, a story that might seem stranger than fiction, but it is nevertheless true.
Hillbilly Elegy [2020]
With a slow and steady pace, Hillbilly Elegy is not the grand Oscar bait but a straight-forward story about the American Dream based on real events.