I’m adding ‘Rome, Open city’ to my list, because it’s in turns funny and tragic, made on a shoestring budget and is one of the best anti-fascist films I’ve ever seen; also ‘Wings of Desire’ because of its great cinematography, homage to 1920s German cinema and how it conveys how much cinema is about empathy.

2019 was a great year for movies. I love Parasite because of its visual perfection and the way it visually conveys inequality, The Irishman for chronicling the life of a man, instead of giving the usual snapshot (I think this is an amazing achievement) and Little Women for literally being perfect.

I also think Blade Runner 2049 is one of the best sci-fi films ever made. I can’t help going into spoilers: the story of Joe, discovering humanity and giving his life meaning through a selfless act, is incredibly powerful. The visuals, music, and acting are all stellar. I love how Ryan Gosling can convey so much emotion while basically keeping the same expression for the entire film, he’s incredible.