Major Film Discoveries of 2024

11 December, 2024

So many films every year, so little time. Picture this: at any given moment, even as you’re reading these lines, millions of people are watching movies. At the cinema, in a park or public square, at home, on their TV or phone. They’re watching commercial films, “art films”, documentaries, or animated movies. This isn’t just a striking image with which David Bordwell, Kristin Thompson, and Jeff Smith open their volume Film History: An Introduction, but also a testament to the importance and influence film has held over the past hundred years. How do we navigate through so many titles every year? How do we avoid being swept away only by those that create buzz and hype? And how can we ensure we don’t miss films that might leave a lasting impact on our lives?

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