Chronicle of a Summer (1961)
Without a doubt one of the most important films ever made. It intrigues you, excites you, bores you, amuses you, angers you, challenges you...and all of this stuff is very intentional (yes, even the boredom). THE seminal piece of
Cinéma Vérité, it not only forces you to question the notion of truth within film, but life itself.
10/10
Infernal Affairs (2002)
Some of you may not be aware that Scorcese's masterpiece is, in fact, a remake of this early Millenial Hong Kong thriller. And hell, does it thrill! I've been very lucky in the last few days to have watch two of the greatest films in history. I won't lie, it's shorter than The Departed with a couple of details missing, but then again, a few things are added. For an original idea it's brilliant, the performances are incredible, the editing is superb and the score emotive.
10/10