Our cinematic journey begins here…

This page is your gateway to the films we’ll be exploring together on A Film Podyssey. Think of it as your personal portal into the art and history of world cinema. Our list of essential films is divided into the following chapters:

The Spark That Lit the Fire (1891–1920)

Silence Is Golden (1919–1934)

The Talk of the Town (1927–1946)

Reality Check (1941–1964)

• Part 1
• Part 2

Riding the Wave, or: “Vive la Révolution!” (1959–1979)

• Part 1
• Part 2

A Force to Be Reckoned With (1975–1999)

• Part 1
• Part 2

The World at Your Fingertips (1993–2019)

If you’re feeling really adventurous and want to see the entire list on one page, click here.

A quick note on criteria:
For now, we’re focusing exclusively on narrative live-action films. But don’t worry—we’ll be venturing into the worlds of animation, documentary, and experimental cinema real soon.