Alain Bergala's "The 208 Films That You Must Have Seen"

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This list was compiled by French film critic and historian Alain Bergala, which he distributes to students upon their orientation at the Paris Film Academy, La Fémis. This version of his list was handed out in 2010.

The list is not a compilation of the best films nor the most important ones, but was designed merely as a starting point for prospective filmmakers and students to learn about the history of cinema. One film a week for the duration of their four-year program.

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  1. 142 new

    Ani imôto

    1953 — a.k.a. Older Brother, Younger Sister, in 1 top list Check
  2. 90 new

    Bonne chance!

    1935 — a.k.a. Good Luck, in 0 top lists Check
  3. 198 new

    De platte jungle

    1978 — a.k.a. The Flat Jungle, in 0 top lists Check
  4. 173 new

    Farrebique ou Les quatre saisons

    1946 — a.k.a. Farrebique, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 24 new

    Jaguar

    1979, in 1 top list Check
  6. 120 new

    Könyörtelen idök

    1992, in 0 top lists Check
  7. 77 new

    Liberté, la nuit

    1984, in 1 top list Check
  8. 134 new

    La meilleure façon de marcher

    1976 — a.k.a. The Best Way to Walk, in 0 top lists Check
  9. 100 new

    Nippon Sengoshi - Madamu onboro no Seikatsu

    1970 — a.k.a. History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess, in 2 top lists Check
  10. 49 new

    San Clemente

    1982, in 0 top lists Check
  11. 210 new

    The Store

    1984, in 0 top lists Check
  12. 172 new

    La chasse au lion à l'arc

    1966 — a.k.a. The Lion Hunters, in 2 top lists Check
  13. 215 new

    Cronaca familiare

    1962 — a.k.a. Family Portrait, in 2 top lists Check
  14. 54 new

    La drôlesse

    1979 — a.k.a. The Hussy, in 0 top lists Check
  15. 148 new

    Mandabi

    1968 — a.k.a. The Money Order, in 5 top lists Check
  16. 197 new

    The Naked Dawn

    1955, in 2 top lists Check
  17. 50 new

    Riso amaro

    1949 — a.k.a. Bitter Rice, in 5 top lists Check
  18. 131 new

    Saint-Cyr

    2000 — a.k.a. The King's Daughters, in 0 top lists Check
  19. 192 new

    San Michele aveva un gallo

    1972 — a.k.a. St. Michael Had a Rooster, in 2 top lists Check
  20. 89 new

    Sürü

    1978 — a.k.a. The Herd, in 5 top lists Check
  21. 119 new

    Family Life

    1971 — a.k.a. Wednesday's Child, in 3 top lists Check
  22. 4 new

    Moi, Pierre Rivière, ayant égorgé ma mère, ma...

    1976, in 1 top list Check
  23. 183 new

    Moonlighting

    1982, in 4 top lists Check
  24. 154 new

    Pour la suite du monde

    1963 — a.k.a. Of Whales, the Moon, and Men, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 87 new

    Remorques

    1941, in 5 top lists Check
  26. 21 new

    The River

    1928, in 3 top lists Check
  27. 109 new

    Route One USA

    1989, in 3 top lists Check
  28. 174 new

    Adieu Philippine

    1962, in 5 top lists Check
  29. 139 new

    A Comédia de Deus

    1995 — a.k.a. God's Comedy, in 3 top lists Check
  30. 95 new

    Kangwon-do ui him

    1998 — a.k.a. The Power of Kangwon Province, in 2 top lists Check
  31. 103 new

    Kauas pilvet karkaavat

    1996 — a.k.a. Drifting Clouds, in 3 top lists Check
  32. 6 new

    A Wedding

    1978, in 0 top lists Check
  33. 101 new

    ...A Valparaíso

    1963 — a.k.a. Valparaiso, in 2 top lists Check
  34. 99 new

    Adieu, plancher des vaches!

    1999 — a.k.a. Farewell, Home Sweet Home, in 0 top lists Check
  35. 151 new

    Angèle

    1934 — a.k.a. Angele, in 2 top lists Check
  36. 23 new

    De bruit et de fureur

    1988 — a.k.a. Sound and Fury, in 3 top lists Check
  37. 143 new

    Francisca

    1981, in 3 top lists Check
  38. 147 new

    Seishun zankoku monogatari

    1960 — a.k.a. Cruel Story of Youth, in 3 top lists Check
  39. 63 new

    Staroye i novoye

    1929 — a.k.a. Old and New, in 4 top lists Check
  40. 157 new

    Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here

    1969, in 1 top list Check
  41. 32 new

    Thérèse

    1986, in 2 top lists Check
  42. 107 new

    Zendegi va digar hich

    1992 — a.k.a. And Life Goes On, in 10 top lists Check
  43. 145 new

    Hôtel Terminus

    1988, in 6 top lists Check
  44. 177 new

    Una giornata particolare

    1977 — a.k.a. A Special Day, in 8 top lists Check
  45. 29 new

    Boy Meets Girl

    1984, in 0 top lists Check
  46. 212 new

    The Children's Hour

    1961, in 0 top lists Check
  47. 175 new

    Les choses de la vie

    1970 — a.k.a. The Things of Life, in 1 top list Check
  48. 14 new

    I pugni in tasca

    1965 — a.k.a. Fists in the Pocket, in 9 top lists Check
  49. 167 new

    L'amour fou

    1969, in 5 top lists Check
  50. 11 new

    Sur mes lèvres

    2001 — a.k.a. Read My Lips, in 3 top lists Check
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