Political Movies: 100 Most Significant–No. 90: “Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion” (1970) by Italian Director Elio Petri

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970): Italy’s Oscar Winner, Starring Gian Maria Volonté

Political Movies: 100 Most Significant. No. 96: “A Grin Without a Cat” (1977), France, Chris Marker

Among other conflicts, the film deals with the Vietnam War, guerrilla wars in Bolivia,  rise of Salvador Allende in Argentina, Minamata poisoning in Japan, and the 1972 Watergate Scandal.

Maria: Angelina Jolie Shed Tears During 8-Minute Standing Ovation at World Premiere

Pablo Larraín’s feature film about the final days of renowned opera star Maria Callas was acquired by Netflix in the U.S. ahead of its world premiere.

Political Movies: 100 Most Significant–No. 94 is “Weekend” (1967) by Jean-Luc Godard

Weekend (1967): Godard’s Anarchic Film and Strongest Condemnation of Western Capitalism

Disclaimer: Cuaron’s Steamy Series, Starring Cate Blanchett, Gets Enthusiastic Reception at World Premiere (Venice Film Fest 2024)

Stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, Kodi Smit-McPhee and ‘Squid Game’ favorite Jung Ho-yeon walked the red carpet alongside director Cuaron.