The best auteur cinema, the list of which is constantly updated, rarely appears on large screens. Where more often these pictures shine at special festivals. But this does not mean that stories are not heard. Free from the laws of commercial cinema, narration is gaining in popularity.
The Stalker, 1979
In different countries, auteur cinema is being created . Russia was no exception. One of the most famous films of this direction remains Stalker.
The main characters of this story are people who go to the "Zone". Leads them there Stalker. No one knows what to expect from the “Zone”. There are conflicting rumors about her. They say how dangerous it is for anyone who appears there. However, the risk is worth it, because in the center is a special room. Anyone who enters there can fulfill all his desires. Except the stalker. And he himself cannot understand why this is so.
But will it be possible to find a room? And does it really exist?
Dogville 2003
Art house allows you to experiment. Therefore, sometimes a particular film can be both independent work and part of a series. Dogville is one example of such paintings. He is part of the trilogy "USA: a country of opportunity."
The main character is forced to flee from familiar places, fleeing from her father. And what place could be better for her than a quiet town? That is exactly what Dogville seemed to be. And the locals seem Grace to be very nice people. Without going into unnecessary questions about the past, they offer the girl sheltered. But only their ideas are far from humanistic. They turn Grace into their slave, mercilessly mocking her. True, they did not know who they contacted.
Father Grace, who once seemed to be the enemy of the girl and was the main danger in her life, comes to the aid of his heiress. And with his support, the girl is trying to restore justice, as she sees it.
A Clockwork Orange, 1971
When they list the best author’s cinema, the list will necessarily include paintings that have become adaptations of no less popular books. One of the most successful examples remains A Clockwork Orange.
Alex is strikingly different from all other teenagers. And not at all that he loves Beethoven’s music. And by the fact that together with his friends he preaches the ideas of "ultra-violence", beating and raping. They terrify the peaceful English. But once this comes to an end.
Alex is caught and sent to compulsory treatment. Over time, it gives positive results: the young man is no longer attracted to violence with the same force as before. And he is released into the real world. But the problem is that he not only cannot offend anyone, but also protect himself.
"Melancholy", 2011
Author films are free from frames. They can talk about the past, present, future or alternative time. "Melancholy", as it seems, talks about one of the possible options for the future. However, if you think about it, the idea of ​​the film is much deeper than a simple film-apocalypse.
The film is divided into two parts, each of which is dedicated to one of the sisters Justin and Claire. The first tells about the day that should have been happy for Justin - the day of her wedding. However, the young woman does not seem joyful at all. Neither friends, nor relatives, nor a loving bridegroom, ready to do anything for her beloved, can make her smile. Justin can not find understanding among others. And she herself, no matter how she tries, is not able to regain her desire to live.
The second part tells about the time a little further than the wedding day. Claire treats her sister Justin, who settled in her house, for depression. She is also trying to solve problems with her husband and little son. Preoccupied with minor problems, she does not even want to think that there is a much more serious disaster that can turn all her insignificant efforts to dust. At this time, another celestial body, Melancholy, is approaching the Earth with terrifying speed, which will inevitably destroy the world of people.
“Good, Bad, Evil”, 1966
When the best auteur cinema becomes the theme of the story, the list of paintings will include those in which the story is built at the intersection of genres. An example is the popular picture "Good, Bad, Evil." This is not only author's cinema, but also western.
The main character of the picture is a mysterious male shooter, of whom little is known. He is left to his own devices and completely free. He has no family, no friends. And the only thing that occupies his thoughts is the desire to find gold. In his search, he unites with two unprincipled thugs like himself.
Their joint path could not last long. Everyone thought only of their own benefit. And in the Wild West you need to make a lot of efforts to survive.
Dead Man, 1995
Authors cinema directors often return to the traditions of black and white cinema in order to show emotions and convey the atmosphere. In these colors, Jim Jarmusch shot his picture Dead Man.
William Blake, having buried his parents, goes to the Wild West. He hopes that this land of dreams will allow him to start a new life. But only by the will of fate they mistake him for a dangerous criminal and appoint a reward for his head. There are many who wish to get rich. Already on the train they shoot at William, almost hitting the heart.
A young bookkeeper nurses an old Indian. Getting to his feet, William is changing dramatically. He refuses glasses, without which he had not seen anything before. And from a weapon he learned to shoot much better than many bandits. But just who is he now?
Frank, 2013
Each year, the Sundance Film Festival opens up new names and new films that are worth seeing. But nevertheless, those films in which an interesting plot is combined with big names of actors attract particular attention. Popular people like Michael Fassbender, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Donal Gleason starred in Frank.
The protagonist, the young man John, loves music more than anything else. He dreams of creating and performing on a large stage, even trying to write the main hit of his life. But only until he became popular, John had to work in the office and shift papers for salary.
Once in the city where the protagonist lives, an unusual rock band arrives whose soloist never takes his head off of papier-mâché. Almost immediately, the arrival of the artists turns into gloomy tones when the guitarist tries to commit suicide. They save him, but only a man can no longer speak at a concert. Once at the right time in the right place, John receives an invitation to replace the guitarist first at one concert, and then even go on tour with Frank and the group. But only the journey will be far from John’s dreams, although it will change his whole life.
Amelie, 2001
Along with other films, the best auteur cinema can live in people's memory for many years. The list includes those paintings that have stood the test of time and have not lost the love of the audience. An art house does not have to be gloomy and depressing. This is proved by the light film Amelie. A warm atmosphere and pleasant music take it to another level.
From her very birth, Amelie was different from all other children. She was a big dreamer, although she grew up in a realist family. After the death of her mother, she lived with her father, who plunged headlong into the abyss of longing. Having become an adult and independent, Amelie began to rent an apartment and work in a small cafe in which she made friends. And one evening, a girl in her bathroom discovered a secret place, the contents of which belonged to a boy who once lived here. Amelie decides to return the children's treasures to the owner.
As soon as the chest is at the rightful owner, Amelie understands how easy it is to work miracles and make the world a little fairer. She resolutely gets down to business.
“Only lovers will survive”
Author's films often touch on biblical motifs. The absence of strict laws and frameworks in which popular culture lives allows a deeper discussion of the essence of being, the meaning of life, and analogies with the most famous book in the world.
The main characters of this picture were vampires. Adam and Eve saw everything in their lives. They are calm and peaceful. They love each other. Tired of eternal life, Adam prefers retreat. He is a popular rock musician whose fame is also supported by the fact that he never appeared in public. Eve loves the world and everything new. She enjoys living and talking with her old friend Christopher Marlo, a Renaissance poet.
Some time ago, Adam and Eve decided to live separately. But love and a sense of approaching disaster make them meet again under one roof. And after some time, the sister of Eve comes to visit the couple. Unlike other vampires, the girl hates drinking blood from sachets. She kills people, thereby endangering all her relatives.
Author's films are a separate planet in the cinema universe. It is almost impossible to see in movie theaters. Author's documentary films, short films and feature films are more often shown at festivals. However, despite the inaccessibility, such a direction is becoming more and more popular.
In films with deep meaning and a small budget, not only beginners or unknown actors are shot, but also those who managed to make a name for themselves in films with a big box office. The rating of author's cinema varies, as does the atmosphere created in it. This freedom allows each viewer to find something that will appeal to him.