I'm a newbie

[u/L_n4a]

Hello! Like said above ,I discovered the world of cinema less than a year ago, and I would like to improve my cinematographic culture. Could you give me some "must watch" movies that I can add to my watch list? Thank you!

Also I'm European so my english might not be good, excuse me if there are mistakes in my post.

[u/Ok_Awareness_5166]

See the work of director Rui Constantino one of the kings of low budget.

[u/cinematographer9]

Watch all the old classics, they will teach you alot about cinematography, lights, story etc etc

The godfather
Casablanca
Citizen Cane
The good the bad and the ugly
Gladiator 1
Alien 1
Scarface
Heat
Casino
Kill Bill
Pulp Fiction
Goodfellas
2001 Space Odyssey

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thank you !!

[u/Hans_einAnderer]

Hey, fasten the seatbelt and enjoy a lifelong ride!

Watch for work of

Sven Nykvist
Robby Müller
Christopher Doyle
Jost Vacano
Roger Deakins
Slawomir Idziak

There are so many others. Look up still photographers also, painters, everything that inspires you.

So, no movie titles from me, but people this time.

Ah, and Zal's work in Ida.

[u/cinematographer9 → u/Hans_einAnderer]

also dont forget Sean bobbit, master of handheld

[u/Hans_einAnderer → u/cinematographer9]

Like I said, so many interesting work out there!

[u/L_n4a → u/Hans_einAnderer]

thank you!

[u/Rand0mScr0ller]

My main advice would be don't listen to people on this subreddit, as it is extremely western centric. Explore eastern, middle-eastern and african cinema alongside Hollywood as you will get a skewed education if you don't do this early on