12 black-and-white films of recent years
Cinema / / December 19, 2019
Black-and-white films have not gone anywhere, they simply were less likely to shoot. You to penetrate their unusual atmosphere Layfhaker collected 12 film masterpieces created in the XXI century.
1. Nebraska
- Drama, comedy, adventure.
- United States, 2013.
- Duration: 115 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,8.
Woody Grant - a grumpy old man, an alcoholic, who begins Alzheimer's disease. Once Woody gets a "chain letter" stating that he was the owner of a million dollars. To receive the promised sum, the old man goes walking in another city, but his strength return home. Seeing the tenacity with which the father tries to get a reward, the son of Woody decides to help him, though, and realize that this is just a hoax.
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2. Ida
- Drama.
- Poland, Denmark, 2013.
- Duration: 82 min.
- IMDb: 7,4.
Anna's parents were killed, and so all his childhood and early years she spent in the convent. When the time came to make a vow and become a nun, she decided to meet with his only relative Wanda. From her she learned many secrets about his true origin. To finally understand all the family secrets, Anna and Wanda on a journey that prepares them to many trials.
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3. Much ado about nothing
- Drama, romance, comedy.
- United States, 2012.
- Duration: 107 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,2.
The film is based on the eponymous play by William Shakespeare, whose action moved into the modern world. Beatrice - clever and beautiful, that's only sure that there is hardly a man in the world whom she could love. Benedict - a staunch bachelor and womanizer. Friends of Beatrice and Benedict are confident that these two just made for each other, so by all means try to reduce them.
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4. Frances Ha
- Drama, romance, comedy.
- USA, Brazil, in 2012.
- Duration: 86 min.
- IMDb: 7,4.
Francis Halladey really wants to find his place in the world, but it is what happens in her so-so. She lives with dreams that every day are becoming further and further from reality. However Francis does not give up and continues to believe in themselves. Excellent and very light film for those who are a little tired and lost motivation.
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5. Artist
- Drama, romance, comedy.
- France, Belgium, 2011.
- Duration: 96 min.
- IMDb: 7,9.
Silent film era comes to an end, and the talented actor George Valentine have to adapt to rapidly changing conditions. Find your place in the world of cinema with sound helps the actor in love with his showgirl Peppy Miller. Be prepared for the fact that the entire movie the actors did not utter a single word.
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6. The white ribbon
- Drama, Detective.
- Germany, France, Italy, Austria, in 2009.
- Duration: 144 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,8.
Quiet German village, which at first glance, all measured and calm. Suddenly this idyll violates one egregious case, because of which all the villagers lose peace. A young village teacher tries to understand what happened, but the locals are reluctant to help him: each of them has something to hide.
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7. The control
- Drama, Biography, Music.
- UK, USA, Australia, 2007.
- Duration: 122 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,7.
The film is about the last years the leader of the group Joy Division Ian Curtis, whose life ended in suicide. The film tells about a personal relationship with Ian and his wife and mistress of the ongoing battle with the disease, as well as a creative way and endless talent of this iconic musician.
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8. midnight kiss
- Romance, comedy.
- United States, 2007.
- Duration: 90 min.
- IMDb: 7,3.
Wilson comes to Los Angeles in hopes to erase from the memory of the worst year of his life. No specific plans it does not, the main thing - never remember what happened. Destiny disposes so that he meets Vivian, the girl, who by all means at any cost seeks to find your ideal guy. What will come of it - see for yourself.
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9. Good Night, and Good Luck
- Drama, adventure, war, biography, history.
- USA, France, UK, 2005.
- Duration: 93 min.
- IMDb: 7,5.
We used to see George Clooney in the role of an actor, and it turned out that he is also the film was shot. And this picture - one of his first director's work, which was even nominated for "Oscar". This is a film about the opposition television journalist Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy, each fiercely defends his point of view.
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10. Sin City
- Action, thriller, crime, detective.
- United States, 2005.
- Duration: 124 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,0.
Pretty grim, but very stylish nuarny thriller, based on several short stories of legendary illustrator and author Frank Miller's comic book. The Basin City, or Sin City, as it is called, to create the dark matter. In the film, intertwined stories of three people who have somehow broken the law.
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11. Angel-A
- Fantasy, drama, romance, comedy.
- France, 2005.
- Duration: 91 min.
- IMDb: 7,1.
Andre needs the money, it seems, the whole underworld of Paris. day of reckoning is at hand, and repay nothing. Andre is so despairing that even dares to commit suicide. But fate gives him another chance and sends this angel boy - a charming girl who returns his faith in himself.
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12. The man who was not there
- Drama, Crime.
- United Kingdom, United States, 2001.
- Duration: 116 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,6.
Once Ed Crane tired of being eternally sullen and disgruntled barber, to whom no one pays attention. Then he planned to get rich by investing in new advanced technology for cleaning clothes, which seemed to him very profitable. That's just to get the money by honest it was not so easy.
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