10 Most Exciting Movies Coming Out of Cannes 2019
9. Bacurau
Directors: Kleber Mendonça Filho, Juliano Dornelles
Screenwriters: Kleber Mendonça Filho and Juliano Dornelles
Starring: Udo Kier, Sônia Braga, Chris Doubek, Barbara Colen, Jonny Mars, Karine Teles
Described by Peter Debruge of Variety as “A bloody Brazilian riff on ‘The Most Dangerous Game'”, Bacurau is said to offer a devastating critique of contemporary Brazilian politics (a huge ongoing topic of contention in Brazil) in the form of a human safari. The joint winner of the Cannes Jury Prize, it is said that some of the more intelligent subversive moments and pointed commentary may be lost on those unfamiliar with Brazilian cinema, but of all the Cannes entries this year, Bacurau seems to be the most likely to please wider audiences.
10. Gisaengchung (Parasite)
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Screenwriter: Bong Joon-ho, Kim Dae-hwan, Jin Won Han
Starring: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-Jeong
The winner of the Palme d’Or and the most talked about movie to come out of the festival in 2019, Parasite from the director of The Host, Snowpiercer and Okja, Bong Joon-ho, is “a comedy, a social commentary, an action thriller and a blood bath all rolled into one” according to Emma Jones of BBC Culture. Following the lives of a 4-person family living beneath the breadline, Parasite is said to shockingly change pace and tone in a manner Bong Joon-ho is quickly developing a reputation for, with many touting this latest effort as his very best yet.
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