Yorgos Lanthimos

• Alps (2011)
• Dogtooth (2009) *
• The Favourite (2018)
• The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) ***
• The Lobster (2015) ****

Lars Von Trier

• A Royal Affair (2012) ****
• Antichrist (2009)
• Breaking the Waves (1996)
• Dancer in the Dark (2000)
• Dogville (2003)
• Epidemic (1987)
• Europa (1991)
• Manderlay (2005)
• Medea (1988)
• Melancholia (2011) ****
• Nymphomaniac: Vol 1 (2013) ***
• Nymphomaniac: Vol 2 (2013) ***
• The Element of Crime (1984)
• The House That Jack Built (2018)
• The Idiots (1998)

Ingmar Bergman:

• Cries and Whispers (1972) – A dark, emotionally intense drama about three sisters dealing with illness, death, and unresolved familial tension.
• Fanny and Alexander (1982) – This family epic set in early 20th-century Sweden is one of Bergman’s most accessible and acclaimed films. It won several Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film.
• Hour of the Wolf (1968) – A psychological horror film where an artist, played by Max von Sydow, faces his inner demons and anxieties while living on an isolated island with his wife.
• Persona (1966) – A psychological drama that explores identity and the thin boundary between two women’s personalities. It's widely regarded as one of Bergman’s masterpieces.
• Scenes from a Marriage (1973) – Originally a TV miniseries, this is a detailed and intimate exploration of a married couple’s disintegration and their emotional struggles over many years.
• The Seventh Seal (1957) – One of Bergman’s most iconic films, this medieval allegory explores existential questions about life, death, and faith. The famous chess game with Death is a central scene.
• The Silence (1963) – The third film in the "Faith Trilogy," this focuses on two sisters' strained relationship in an oppressive, foreign country, exploring silence as a metaphor for existential and religious alienation.
• Through a Glass Darkly (1961) – Part of Bergman’s “Faith Trilogy,” this film delves into the disintegration of a young woman’s mind and her family's struggle to cope.
• Wild Strawberries (1957) – A deeply philosophical film about an aging professor reflecting on his life during a road trip. It deals with themes of memory, regret, and the passage of time.
• Winter Light (1963) – The second part of the "Faith Trilogy," focusing on a disillusioned pastor grappling with his loss of faith and the absence of God in a bleak world.

Federico Fellini:

• 8½ (1963) – A semi-autobiographical film about a film director struggling with creative block, blending reality, dreams, and fantasy. It’s considered one of the greatest films ever made.
• Amarcord (1973) – Fellini’s nostalgic, semi-autobiographical film about his youth in a small Italian town during the rise of fascism. It is a whimsical blend of memory and fantasy.
• Casanova (1976) – A lavish and surreal retelling of the life of the infamous lover Giacomo Casanova, focusing on his later years and his eventual decline.
• Fellini Satyricon (1969) – A visually extravagant, surreal adaptation of Petronius’ ancient Roman novel Satyricon, filled with grotesque and absurd characters.
• Juliet of the Spirits (1965) – Fellini’s first color film, a visually imaginative story about a woman who starts exploring her own life and subconscious after discovering her husband's infidelity.
• La Dolce Vita (1960) – A landmark film that explores the decadent and hedonistic lifestyle of a Roman journalist, it became synonymous with Rome's glamorous yet empty high-society life.
• La Strada (1954) – A poignant story about a simple, young woman sold to a brutish traveling circus performer. The film explores themes of loneliness, love, and cruelty, and won an Academy Award.
• Nights of Cabiria (1957) – A film about the adventures of a kind-hearted, naive prostitute searching for love and dignity in a cruel world. The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
• Roma (1972) – A semi-autobiographical, episodic film that depicts Fellini's love and fascination with Rome, blending reality and imagination to create a city that is both beautiful and grotesque.
• The Clowns (1970) – A pseudo-documentary exploring Fellini’s fascination with clowns and the circus, combining humor with melancholy.

King Vidor

• The Fountainhead (1949)

Alfred Hitchcock

• Rope (1948)

Eric Rohmer

• My Night at Maud’s (1969)

Woody Allen

• Annie Hall (1977) – A romantic comedy that won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. It explores the neurotic relationship between Allen's character and Diane Keaton's character, Annie Hall.
• Blue Jasmine (2013) – A drama that stars Cate Blanchett as a former New York socialite who falls from grace and struggles with mental health issues. Blanchett won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role.
• Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) – A dark comedy that examines moral dilemmas through intertwining stories, dealing with guilt, infidelity, and philosophical issues of morality.
• Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) – This drama-comedy revolves around the interwoven relationships of three sisters and their partners, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and existential questioning.
• Manhattan (1979) – A black-and-white romantic comedy-drama that centers on the complexities of relationships in New York City. It's known for its stunning cinematography and its iconic use of the city as a backdrop.
• Match Point (2005) – A drama-thriller set in London, this film explores themes of luck, ambition, and morality in a love triangle involving a former tennis pro, a wealthy family, and a struggling actress.
• Midnight in Paris (2011) – A romantic fantasy-comedy about a writer who finds himself traveling back in time to 1920s Paris, meeting famous literary and artistic figures. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
• Sleeper (1973) – A sci-fi comedy where Allen plays a man who is cryogenically frozen and wakes up 200 years in the future. The film is a satire on politics, culture, and technology.
• Take the Money and Run (1969) – One of Allen's earlier films, this mockumentary follows the life of a hapless, bumbling criminal, marking his first major success as a comedy filmmaker.
• The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) – A fantasy-comedy in which a film character steps off the screen and enters the real world, complicating the life of a lonely moviegoer.
• Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) – A romantic drama about two friends who fall for the same artist in Spain, exploring themes of love, passion, and relationships.
• Zelig (1983) – A mockumentary about a man with a mysterious ability to physically transform himself into anyone he meets, exploring themes of identity and societal expectations.