Directed by Satyajit Ray, 1955's 'Pather Panchali' depicts both the wonder and the struggle of rural life in the Bengal region of India, managing to be both original and universal in its portrayal of young Apu and his family.
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, 1964's 'Dr. Strangelove,' with its satirical depiction of the absurdity of the Cold War's threat of nuclear armageddon, is often cited as one of the best comedy films of all time – as well as simply one of the best films generally.
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, 1966's 'Persona' explores the dark dynamic between two women... and the accompanying male gaze of the director.
Directed by Jean Renoir, 1939's 'Rules of the Game' has been on the Sight & Sound survey every single time!
Directed by Alain Resnais, 1959's 'Hiroshima Mon Amour' helped to bring worldwide attention to the already growing French New Wave movement.
