I have a small but interesting DVD collection at home and I really enjoy buying films. Many years ago, I discovered a DVD “brand” that immediately became my favourite one in the whole world: The Criterion Collection. Luckily enough, Criterion is American. I say luckily because the DVDs have a different region and I can’t buy them. If I could, I would spend ALL my money on them: The Criterion Collection has the most wonderful movies ever made and the design of their covers is simply to die for! If you go on their site, there is a section called TOP 10s, in which filmmakers and actors indicate their favourite 10 Criterion DVDs.
I always dreamt of being asked about it, but I’m afraid Criterion will never do. How wonderful to have a cinema blog where I can tell you which are Zazie’s Criterion TOP #10:
#1 - The Adventures of Antoine Doinel by François Truffaut
Antoine Doinel, from 12 until 40 years old: a brother, a friend, a lover, a husband. My family. My life.
#4 - Six Moral Tales by Eric Rohmer
#5 - Red Desert by Michelangelo Antonioni
All this red colour, the factories of Northern Italy, the chilling side of life and the most incredible statement by Monica Vitti: Mi fa male tutto, anche i capelli! (everything hurts, even my hair!)
#6 - Blue White Red Three Colors by Krzysztof Kieslowski
#7 - Hunger by Steve McQueen
#8 - Playtime by Jacques Tati
A man who doesn't need words to create a world. A pure gem.
A must-see of the cinema history.
#9 - Il Posto by Ermanno Olmi
#10 - Rushmore by Wes Anderson
#2 - Hiroshima Mon Amour by Alain Resnais
A screenplay by Marguerite Duras: Hiroshima, summertime, the love affair between a French woman and a Japanese man. The beginning of a ever lasting love between me and an entire country.
A screenplay by Marguerite Duras: Hiroshima, summertime, the love affair between a French woman and a Japanese man. The beginning of a ever lasting love between me and an entire country.
#3 - In the Mood for Love by Wong Kar-Wai
Hong Kong in the 60s: a lot of rain, a lot of rallenties, magnificent dresses, splendid music, an impossible love, a unique atmosphere.
I swear: I can die for this movie!
I swear: I can die for this movie!
#4 - Six Moral Tales by Eric Rohmer
Six stories, five jewels and a masterpiece: Ma Nuit chez Maude.
I want Eric Rohmer back!
I want Eric Rohmer back!
#5 - Red Desert by Michelangelo Antonioni
All this red colour, the factories of Northern Italy, the chilling side of life and the most incredible statement by Monica Vitti: Mi fa male tutto, anche i capelli! (everything hurts, even my hair!)
#6 - Blue White Red Three Colors by Krzysztof Kieslowski
Different colours, different stories, different countries, but just one genius behind the camera.
#7 - Hunger by Steve McQueen
IRA man Bobby Sands is starving himself to death in an Irish jail, while Steve McQueen and his actor Michael Fassbender give life to the most amazing cinematic collaboration. Unforgettable.
#8 - Playtime by Jacques Tati
A man who doesn't need words to create a world. A pure gem.
A must-see of the cinema history.
#9 - Il Posto by Ermanno Olmi
Olmi, the sweetest and loveliest man I ever had the chance to meet in my life. He talks about Milan, a poor boy looking for a job, the innocence of youth. Evviva! (as he always says...)
#10 - Rushmore by Wes Anderson
Max Fischer, do you want to marry me?
