Best Festival Movies to Watch
When it comes to festival films, there are many outstanding options that have garnered critical acclaim and audience appreciation. Here are a few standout choices from various film festivals:
- Parasite (2019) - Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this South Korean black comedy thriller won the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and went on to win multiple awards including the Academy Award for Best Picture.
- The Shape of Water (2017) - Directed by Guillermo del Toro, this romantic fantasy film premiered at the 74th Venice International Film Festival where it won the Golden Lion. It later won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) - Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, this dark comedy-drama premiered at the 71st Venice International Film Festival where it won the top prize, the Golden Lion. It also won multiple Academy Awards including Best Picture.
- Moonlight (2016) - Directed by Barry Jenkins, this coming-of-age drama won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama and the Academy Award for Best Picture. It premiered at the Telluride Film Festival.
- Whiplash (2014) - Directed by Damien Chazelle, this intense drama about a young jazz drummer and his abusive instructor premiered at the Sundance Film Festival where it won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award.
- Amour (2012) - Directed by Michael Haneke, this poignant drama about an elderly couple facing the challenges of old age premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it won the Palme d'Or.
- Blue is the Warmest Colour (2013) - Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, this French coming-of-age romantic drama won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) - Directed by Wes Anderson, this quirky comedy film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and received critical acclaim, earning multiple award nominations including the Academy Award for Best Picture.
These films have left a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of cinema showcased at film festivals around the world.
