BFI's 100 Road Movies

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From the earliest days of American cinema, the road movie has been synonymous with American culture and the image America has presented both to itself and the world. But the road movie is not uniquely American, and other national cinemas have offered their own take, adapting it to reflect their own sensibilities and geographies. Whatever its nationality, the road movie has presented a means by which to challenge and confront convention, remaining an ever-changing, fascinating metaphor for life.

Beginning with an expansive essay tracing its historical development, "100 Road Movies" provides a comprehensive guide to the development of what is perhaps one of the most enduring, popular, and reflexive of sub-genres.

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  1. 11 new

    Le camion

    1977 — a.k.a. The Lorry, in 4 top lists Check
  2. 33 new

    Jízda

    1994 — a.k.a. The Ride, in 2 top lists Check
  3. 38 new

    Koktebel

    2003 — a.k.a. Roads to Koktebel, in 1 top list Check
  4. 43 new

    The Leather Boys

    1964, in 1 top list Check
  5. 53 new

    My Own Private Idaho

    1991, in 10 top lists Check
  6. 62 new

    Poetic Justice

    1993, in 1 top list Check
  7. 73 new

    Sherman's March

    1985, in 10 top lists Check
  8. 74 new

    Sideways

    2004, in 8 top lists Check
  9. 75 new

    Simple Men

    1992, in 2 top lists Check
  10. 82 new

    The Sure Thing

    1985, in 2 top lists Check
  11. 84 new

    Thieves Like Us

    1974, in 3 top lists Check
  12. 91 new

    Vendredi soir

    2002 — a.k.a. Friday Night, in 2 top lists Check
  13. 93 new

    Viaggio in Italia

    1954 — a.k.a. Journey to Italy, in 14 top lists Check
  14. 97 new

    Smultronstället

    1957 — a.k.a. Wild Strawberries, in 23 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 22, 2012; source