Border (2018), directed by Ali Abassi
One of the strangest and coolest films I’ve seen in a while. A beautiful Swedish story about a woman working as a border guard who, over the course of the film, discovers herself and her roots.

Riders of Justice (2020), directed by Anders Thomas Jensen
An incredibly funny, touching, and action-packed Danish drama starring Mads Mikkelsen.

American Beauty (1999), directed by Sam Mendes
A classic!

The Invisible Man (2020), directed by Leigh Whannell
A gripping and clever horror-thriller.

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012), directed by Benh Zeitlin
A stunning story told through the imaginative eyes of a young girl. Poetic and magical, it blends live action with animation in a truly beautiful way.

Promising Young Woman (2020), directed by Emerald Fennell
A witty, romantic, suspenseful, and dramatic revenge thriller—I was completely blown away when I saw it in theaters. Carey Mulligan gives an absolutely captivating performance in the lead role, and the film features an irresistibly catchy millennial soundtrack.

Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), directed by Ang Lee
A meeting of tradition and modernity in a story about food, love, and family in Taiwan.

Columbus (2017), directed by Kogonada
A quiet exploration of friendship set in Columbus, Indiana—a city overshadowed by the legacy of Modernism.

Notebook on Cities and Clothes (1989), directed by Wim Wenders
A documentary portrait of fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto.

Reprise (2006), directed by Joachim Trier
A film about friendship and ambition in Oslo.

Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962), directed by Agnès Varda
A French New Wave classic following Cléo through two tense hours of her life.

The Last Showgirl (2024), directed by Gia Coppola
A melancholic yet tender portrait of life’s next act, where fading glitter gives way to quiet reinvention—autumnal in both tone and texture.

Scarface (1983), directed by Brian De Palma
A slow-burning rise and fall drenched in excess and looming shadows—like an autumn storm sweeping through Miami.

When Harry Met Sally (1989), directed by Rob Reiner
The quintessential fall romance—cozy sweaters, crisp leaves, and a love story that deepens with time.

Her (2013), directed by Spike Jonze
A hushed, emotional sci-fi meditation on loneliness, love, and connection—like watching leaves drift in a future that feels strangely familiar.

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), directed by Wes Anderson
A vibrant yet bittersweet family saga, autumn at its core—about missed chances, fragile bonds, and the possibility of reconciliation.

Autumn, to me, is the season to turn inward—seeking comfort before winter settles in, while becoming more open to meaningful stories and deeper insights.

Here are my recommendations for films that resonate with this shift in season:

Ex Machina (2014), directed by Alex Garland
A gripping exploration of our search for truth—and the intelligence of machines.

Call Me by Your Name (2018), directed by Luca Guadagnino
An all-time favorite that makes you laugh, cry, and long for golden summer days in Northern Italy.

Maria (2024), directed by Pablo Larraín
A beautifully moving portrait of opera legend Maria Callas, with Angelina Jolie delivering one of her finest performances. The film lingers long after the credits—gorgeous music and breathtaking emotion.

I Origins (2014), directed by Mike Cahill
A thoughtful and accessible film that reflects on who we are, where we come from, and what we carry into the next life.

The Light Between Oceans (2017), directed by Derek Cianfrance
Perfect for a grey autumn day—an immersive, tender, and deeply romantic story.

Magic in the Moonlight (2015), directed by Woody Allen
Charming and warm, with sparkling dialogue that makes it an inviting autumn watch.

Secrets & Lies (1996), directed by Mike Leigh
A compelling, deeply human story. The characters stay with you—and the performances are extraordinary.

Anatomy of a Fall (2023), directed by Justine Triet
A sharp, gripping thriller from a brilliant director—ideal for a long, dark autumn evening.

Autumn Sonata (1978), directed by Ingmar Bergman
A pianist visits the daughter she has not seen in years. Old wounds surface in half-finished sentences and belated attempts at explanation.

Akira (1988), directed by Katsuhiro Otomo
A neon-lit, devastated Tokyo with motorcycle gangs, telekinesis and violence. Fast, abrupt, and visually overwhelming.

A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), directed by Elia Kazan
A closed room, rising heat, and characters clinging to control. Brando is physical and abrupt, Leigh fragile and obstinate. The film shifts between theatricality and precision and makes both work.

Stalker (1979), directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
A scientist, a writer and a guide enter a forbidden landscape known as “the Zone.” What they are searching for is unclear, and the film offers no certain answers.

The Lion in Winter (1968), directed by Anthony Harvey
King Henry II gathers his family for Christmas. Each has their own plan and their own agenda. The drama unfolds almost entirely through dialogue, where the tension lies in language and performance.

The Holy Mountain (1973), directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky
A kind of pilgrimage told through a cascade of images that are religious, vulgar and theatrical. A true work of art.