Human

The writer and director of Magellan praises the use of silence and space in Le samouraï, talks about how Mike Leigh and Kenji Mizoguchi explore the human condition in their films, and selects his good friend Béla Tarr's Werckmeister Harmonies.

The writer and director expresses that Tampopo is really about “what lies in the depths of the human heart,” explains how Carl Theodor Dreyer’s films depict feelings and ideas that can only be portrayed through cinema, and admires Federico Fellini’s...

The writer and director talks about being inspired by Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Love & Basketball at a young age, selects a pair of films that portray the human impact of war, and praises Nina Hoss's performance in Phoenix.

The longtime creative partners share their love for Albert Brooks, praise Jackie Chan as “the funniest living human being,” and talk about referencing The Cranes Are Flying for their new show The Studio.

In her raw, evocative dramas, this acclaimed French director has examined the effects of colonialism in Africa and the human struggle for intimacy in a violent and alienating world.

These Criterion editions showcase Scorsese's unparalleled storytelling prowess and groundbreaking contributions to the art of filmmaking, offering an immersive journey into the gritty and profound landscapes of human experience.

The filmmaking duo talk about their love of black-and-white cinema, the influence of Carl Theodor Dreyer, and the epic scope of The Human Condition.

Apr 29, 2025 — Drawing from a rich tradition of films that depict the lives of sex workers, Sean Baker’s Oscar-winning triumph takes a complex approach to exploring the fundamentally transactional nature of human relationships.

Sep 20, 2022 — The Canadian auteur Atom Egoyan’s strip-club-set drama is an intricate tapestry of grief and trauma, held together by a longing for human connection.

May 3, 2022 — A Melbourne Cinémathèque series of double bills spotlights Lang’s penchant for drilling into the darkest recesses of human nature.