Top 10 movies of 2020
Nomadland
- Director: Chloé Zhao
- Genre: Drama
- Synopsis: A woman in her sixties loses everything in the Great Recession and becomes a modern-day nomad, traveling across the American West.
- Notable For: Its poetic realism and winning three Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director.
The Trial of the Chicago 7
- Director: Aaron Sorkin
- Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
- Synopsis: The film depicts the real-life trial of seven defendants charged with conspiracy and inciting riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
- Notable For: Its sharp dialogue and winning the Golden Globe for Best Screenplay.
Soul
- Directors: Pete Docter, Kemp Powers
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Synopsis: A middle school music teacher who dreams of becoming a professional jazz musician finds himself in the afterlife, discovering what truly makes life meaningful.
- Notable For: Its imaginative storytelling and winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Minari
- Director: Lee Isaac Chung
- Genre: Drama
- Synopsis: A Korean-American family moves to rural Arkansas in the 1980s to start a farm and face challenges adapting to their new life.
- Notable For: Its touching portrayal of family and winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Promising Young Woman
- Director: Emerald Fennell
- Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Synopsis: A woman seeks to avenge her best friend’s death by confronting those who wronged her and exposing the culture of sexual violence.
- Notable For: Its provocative narrative and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Mank
- Director: David Fincher
- Genre: Biography, Drama
- Synopsis: The film chronicles the life of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz and his development of the screenplay for "Citizen Kane."
- Notable For: Its detailed depiction of Hollywood history and winning the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
Sound of Metal
- Director: Darius Marder
- Genre: Drama, Music
- Synopsis: A heavy metal drummer begins to lose his hearing and must come to terms with a new way of life.
- Notable For: Riz Ahmed’s performance and winning two Academy Awards including Best Sound.
The Father
- Director: Florian Zeller
- Genre: Drama
- Synopsis: A man dealing with dementia struggles to understand his changing reality and the impact on his relationships with his daughter.
- Notable For: Anthony Hopkins’ Academy Award-winning performance and its innovative narrative structure.
Judas and the Black Messiah
- Director: Shaka King
- Genre: Biography, Drama, History
- Synopsis: The film tells the story of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, and the informant who betrayed him.
- Notable For: Its powerful performances and winning two Academy Awards.
The White Tiger
- Director: Ramin Bahrani
- Genre: Drama
- Synopsis: The film follows a poor Indian driver who rises to become a successful entrepreneur through cunning and ambition.
- Notable For: Its adaptation of the acclaimed novel and strong performances by its cast.
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