rank a director

[Onderhond]

01. 3.0* - Cléo from 5 to 7
02. 1.0* - Faces Places
03. 0.5* - The Gleaners and I

Just happened to watch my third Varda yesterday, so I'll extend the list. She's an interesting lady and I kinda like her persona, but I can't stand her documentaries so far. This type of human interest is why I abandoned TV and ran to cinema. It was a bit like Etre et Avoir for me, complete anti-cinema in my book.

[Arkantos]

The only 3 I've seen of Varda I streamed back in February for the France poll, so they're all still fresh in the mind. Would like to see more at some point.

5/5

Le bonheur

4/5

Cléo de 5 à 7

3/5

La pointe-courte

[Onderhond]

Herman Yau (70 seen, 2.63* average)

Probably not too suited for this forum, but Herman Yau is a Hong Kong essential with a rich career, taking up various roles in the Hong Kong industry. From infamous cult, to socially engaged films, mainstream comedies, popular genre work and big blockbusters, he's done them all. Often with minor budgets, but that never really stopped him. Hard to recommend freely, but if you're looking to get more acquainted with Hong Kong, there's really no way around him.

01. 4.0* - The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake [Jian Hu Nu Xia Qiu Jin] (2011)
02. 3.5* - Shock Wave 2 [Caak Daan Zyun Gaa Ji] (2020)
03. 3.5* - A Home with a View [Gaa Wo Maan Si Ging] (2019)
04. 3.5* - The White Storm 2: Drug Lords [So Duk 2: Tin Dei Duei Kuet] (2019)
05. 3.5* - 77 Heartbreaks [Yuen Loeng Taa 77 Chi] (2017)
06. 3.5* - Always Be with You [Seung Joi Nei Jor Yau] (2017)
07. 3.5* - Shock Wave [Caak Daan Jyun Ga] (2017)
08. 3.5* - The Sleep Curse [Shi Mian] (2017)
09. 3.5* - Nessun Dorma [Hung Sau Wan Mei Seui] (2016)
10. 3.5* - The Mobfathers [Xuan Lao Ding] (2016)
11. 3.5* - An Inspector Calls [San Taam Ka To] (2015)
12. 3.5* - Sara [Chor Gei] (2014)
13. 3.5* - Ip Man: The Final Fight [Yip Man: Jung Gik Yat Jin] (2013)
14. 3.5* - Love Lifting (2012)
15. 3.5* - Nightmare [Qing Yan] (2012)
16. 3.5* - Turning Point: Laughing Gor Returns [Laughing Gor - Qian Zui Fan] (2011)
17. 3.5* - The Legend Is Born: Ip Man [Yip Man Chinchyun] (2010)
18. 3.5* - Rebellion [Tung Moon] (2009)
19. 3.5* - The First 7th Night [Tau Chut] (2009)
20. 3.5* - Turning Point [Laughing Gor Chi Bin Chit] (2009)
21. 3.5* - A Mob Story [Yan Tsoi Gong Wu] (2007)
22. 3.5* - Cocktail [Boon Chui Yan Gaan] (2006)
23. 3.0* - 77 Heartwarmings [Gan Dong Ta 77 Ci] (2021)
24. 3.0* - The New King of Comedy [Xin Xiju Zhi Wang] (2019)
25. 3.0* - The Leakers [Xie Mi Zhe] (2018)
26. 3.0* - All's Well, Ends Well 2010 [Fa Tin Hei Si 2010] (2010)
27. 3.0* - Chaos [Saam Bat Gun] (2008)
28. 3.0* - Gong Tau: An Oriental Black Magic (2007)
29. 3.0* - Whispers and Moans [Sing Kung Chok Tse Sup Yut Tam] (2007)
30. 3.0* - On the Edge [Hak Bak Do] (2006)
31. 3.0* - The Ghost Inside [Yi Shen Yi Gui] (2005)
32. 3.0* - Adventurous Treasure Island [Huang Jin Dao Li Xian Ji] (1996)
33. 3.0* - Ebola Syndrome [Yi Boh Lai Beng Duk] (1996)
34. 3.0* - War of the Underworld [Xong Xing Zi: Zhi Jiang Hu Da Feng Bao] (1996)
35. 3.0* - The Untold Story [Bat Sin Fan Dim Ji Yan Yuk Cha Siu Bau] (1993)
36. 2.5* - The Second Coming [Zong Sheng] (2014)
37. 2.5* - True Women for Sale [Sing Kung Chok Tse Yee: Ngor But Mai Sun, Ngor Mai Chi Gung] (2008)
38. 2.5* - Shark Busters [Baan Sau Chuk Dak Hin Dui] (2002)
39. 2.5* - From the Queen to the Chief Executive [Dung Hau Tung Kin Wah Fat Lok] (2001)
40. 2.5* - Killing End [Sha Ke] (2001)
41. 2.5* - The Masked Prosecutor [Ye Cha] (1999)
42. 2.5* - The Untold Story III [Sei Yan Bong Ji Chin Lut Gau Sai] (1999)
43. 2.5* - Troublesome Night 6 [Yam Yeung Lo 6: Hung Chow Hon] (1999)
44. 2.5* - Troublesome Night [Yin Yeung Lo] (1997)
45. 2.5* - Troublesome Night 2 [Yin Yeung Lo 2: Ngo Joi Nei Joh Yau] (1997)
46. 2.5* - City Cop [Gong Pu II] (1995)
47. 2.5* - Fearless Match [Chu Sheng Zhi Du] (1994)
48. 2.5* - No More Love No More Death [Tai Zi Chuan Shuo] (1993)
49. 2.0* - Astonishing [Jing Xin Dong Po] (2004)
50. 2.0* - Dating Death [Sut Ging Mo Sun] (2004)
51. 2.0* - Herbal Tea [Laam Seung Lui Gwong] (2004)
52. 2.0* - Happy Family [Fung Lau Ga Chuk] (2002)
53. 2.0* - Nightmares in Precinct 7 [Qi Hao Cha Guan] (2001)
54. 2.0* - Fascination Amour [Ai Qing Meng Huan Hao] (1999)
55. 2.0* - Walk In [Duo She] (1997)
56. 2.0* - Highway Man [Ma Lu Ying Xiong II: Fei Fa Sai Che] (1995)
57. 2.0* - Cop Image [Meng Chai Ren] (1994)
58. 2.0* - Taxi Hunter [Di Shi Pan Guan] (1993)
59. 1.5* - Kung Fu Angels [Cing Ceon Dau] (2014)
60. 1.5* - Split Second Murders [Sei Sung Saw Liu] (2009)
61. 1.5* - PaPa Loves You [Ze Go Ah Ba Zan Bau Za] (2004)
62. 1.5* - Give Them A Chance [Gei Ta Men Yi Ge Ji Hui] (2003)
63. 1.5* - All of a Sudden [Jing Bian] (1996)
64. 1.5* - Best of the Best [Fei Hu Jing Ying Zhi Ren Jian You Qing] (1992)
65. 1.5* - Central Hero [Zhong Huan Ying Xiong] (1991)
66. 1.0* - Lethal Ninja [Chung Gik Yan Je] (2006)
67. 1.0* - Old Master Q 2001 [Lao Fu Zi] (2001)
68. 1.0* - Troublesome Night 5 [Yin Yeung Lo 5: Yat Kin Fat Choi] (1999)
69. 1.0* - Troublesome Night 3 [Yin Yeung Lo 3: Sing Goon Fat Choi] (1998)
70. 1.0* - Troublesome Night 4 [Yin Yeung Lo 4: Yu Gwai Tung Hang] (1998)

[1SO]

Looks like a combination of Johnny To and Wong Jing, both good and bad. I could be happy spending a month watching his films.

1. The Untold Story
2. Ebola Syndrome

[AB537]

Good timing with the China/Hong Kong/Taiwan challenge just started. Haven't seen any of Yau's work so far, but you never know what might happen this month.

[Fergenaprido]

Only seen The New King of Comedy, but I thought that was a Stephen Chow film. Didn't realize it had two directors (I don't think there were two listed on imdb before).

[OldAle1]

Nada. Looks like I have The Untold Story - the only film that's an official check - and I think my library has most of the Ip Man films, possibly including the ones he did. Nothing more than a name to me at this point; perhaps I will get to one or two this month if I watch anything for the challenge but I wouldn't count on it.

[Torgo]

1. The Untold Story
2. Ebola Syndrome

I second 1SO's list which consists of every Herman Yau film I've checked so far, except IN REVERSE ORDER.
Ebola Syndrome might be the grossest and most intentionally perverse film I've ever seen and I really feel bad about how much I enjoyed that. You are a sick freak, Herman.

[beavis]

I've only seen Qing Yan (2012) Nightmare, wich I rated a terrible 1.5/5...

I've done some CatIII movie catch up during the weird challenge and will continue with that during the Chinese challenge now, so at least the Untold Story should be seen shortly I guess

[Onderhond]

You are a sick freak, Herman.

I guess most people know him for his Cat III/cult work, but his oeuvre is way more varied. For a large part of his career he worked on the outskirts of the Hong Kong movie industry, tackling subjects and genres that others wouldn't. Part of that was juicy horror, but he would just as well direct a crime/drama about Mainland prostitutes coming to Hong Kong.

[Lonewolf2003]

I've seen none by Herman Yau

And my a little late to game contribution for Varda :
I liked plenty to various degrees. But haven't seen one that I truly love enough to consider an all time fav. On the other side I haven't seen any that I consider poor or less. Even in the movies that don't completely work for me, there is always something to like.

Masterpiece
-

Excellent
-

Good
1. The Gleaners & I (2000): 8.0
2. Kung-fu Master! (1988): 8.0
La Pointe-courte (1955): 7.8
3. Faces Places (2017): 7.8
4. Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962): 7.8
5. Elsa la rose (1965) Short: 7.8
6. The Gleaners and I: 2 Years Later (2002): 7.8
7. Ydessa, les ours et etc. (2004) Short: 7.8
8. Black Panthers (1968) Short : 7.8

Fine
9. Le bonheur [Happiness] (1965): 7.5
10. Salut les cubains (1963) Short: 7.5
11. Du côté de la côte (1958) Short: 7.5
12. Sans toit ni loi [Vagabond] (1985): 7.2
13. Jacquot de Nantes (1991): 7.2
14. Les Plages d'Agnès (2008): 7.2
15. Daguerréotypes (1976): 7.2
16. Lions Love (1969): 7.0
17. Ulysse (1982) - Short: 7.0

Okay
18. L'Opéra mouffe [Diary of a Pregnant Woman] (1958) Short: 6.5
19. Réponse de femmes: Notre corps, notre sexe (1975) Short: 6.5
20. T'as de beaux escaliers tu sais [You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know] (1986) Short: 6.5
21. Le lion volatil (2003) Short: 6.2
22. Oncle Yanco (1967) Short: 6.0
23. Les Fiancés du pont Mac Donald ou (Méfiez-vous des lunettes noires) [The Fiancés of the Bridge Mac Donald] (1961) Short: 5.8

Mediocre
24. Documenteur (1981): 5.5
25. Les créatures (1966): 5.5
26. 7p., cuis., s. de b., ... à saisir (1984) - Short: 5.2
27. Mur Murs (1981): 5.0
28. Plaisir d'amour en Iran (1976) - Short: 5.0

[flavo5000]

You are a sick freak, Herman.

I guess most people know him for his Cat III/cult work, but his oeuvre is way more varied. For a large part of his career he worked on the outskirts of the Hong Kong movie industry, tackling subjects and genres that others wouldn't. Part of that was juicy horror, but he would just as well direct a crime/drama about Mainland prostitutes coming to Hong Kong.

It's struck me as kind of bizarre for a while that one of the most notorious directors of the CATIII era went on to be one of China's biggest blockbuster filmmakers. I guess the only other comparisons I can think of like this immediately is Peter Jackson and Sam Raimi maybe. I'm sure there are others like that though. I actually have some of his newer movies on the docket to watch this month for the China challenge.

[Onderhond]

It's struck me as kind of bizarre for a while that one of the most notorious directors of the CATIII era went on to be one of China's biggest blockbuster filmmakers. I guess the only other comparisons I can think of like this immediately is Peter Jackson and Sam Raimi maybe. I'm sure there are others like that though. I actually have some of his newer movies on the docket to watch this month for the China challenge.

I think it's pretty much in line with the rest of his career though. He never quite fit the mould ... so when all the big HK directors moved to China, chasing $$$, Yau remained in Hong Kong and filled a void left behind by the others. It's only very recently that he has begun to direct expensive blockbusters with international appeal though, most of the 00s and 10s was dedicated to various levels of genre work (some with tremendous local appeal, like "All's Well, End Well", but I don't think that's the kind of blockbuster you are referring to).

[beavis]

let's do another one linked to the current Chinese challenge: Tsui Hark

1. Swordsman (1990) 4 - - Siu ngo gong woo
2. Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings (2018) 4 - 8,5 - Di Renjie zhi Sidatianwang 
3. Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) 4 - 8 - Wong Fei Hung II: Naam yi dong ji keung 
4. Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) 4 - - Di renjie: Tong tian di guo 
5. Peking Opera Blues (1986) 3,5 - 7,5 - Do ma daan 
6. Once Upon a Time in China (1991) 3,5 - 7,5 - Wong Fei Hung 
7. Green Snake (1993) 3,5 - 7,5 - Ching Se 
8. Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983) 3,5 - - Xin shu shan jian ke 
9. The Taking of Tiger Mountain (2014) 3,5 - 7 - Zhì qu weihu shan 
10. The Lovers (1994) 3,5 - 7 - Liang zhu 
11. Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind (1980) 3,5 - 7 - Di yi lei xing wei xian 
12. Once Upon a Time in China III (1992) 3,5 - 7 - Wong Fei Hung ji saam: Si wong jaang ba 
13. Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017) 3,5 - 7 - Xi you: Fu yao pian 
14. Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013) 3 - 6 - Di Renjie: Shen du long wang 
15. The Butterfly Murders (1979) 3 - - Die bian 
16. Seven Swords (2005) 3 - 6,5 - Qi jian 
17. The Blade (1995) 2 - - Dao 

I am giving again my ratings out of 5 stars and my ratings out of 10 if I have those (that is, if I saw the movie post 2011, when I started using the other rating additionally). That last one, Dao, is one of the first Hark movies I saw (after Zu) and I only remember being very dissapointed that the editting of it al was so chaotic that the fights could not really be followed. I think I might rate it completely different now, but as I am still not a fan of over-editted action cinema, I haven't dared to revisit that one yet. The first one is a colaborative effort that might not fully count as a Hark movie, but it is one of my very favorite wuxia films of all-time, so... (might even give it a higher score whenever I will rewatch it).

Hark is for me maybe THE name in Hong Kong cinema, coming up in the new wave and graduating to above average blockbuster fare in more recent years as a director, and being a very influential producer besides that. Not that he is an overall favorite, or the best example of a certain genre, but I always like what he does and he has qualities in both entertainment and the more artistic side of the coin!

[Torgo]

Knock Off (1998) was rather strange ..

[Fergenaprido]

I thought I'd seen some but it seems I haven't seen any of his films. A lot of them on my watchlist, though, and the Detective Dee films look lie fun, so I'm sure I'll get around to him eventually. Maybe this month.

[Onderhond]

Well, I've seen a couple more than none It's not a director who immediately jumps out as a personal favorite, but with 8 films in my personal toplist, he certainly deserves a place there. Nothing more than 4* though, he's mostly a very capable genre director who more than once pushed the boundaries of action cinema.

47 films seen, 3.03* average

01. 4.0* - Green Snake [Ching Se] (1993) (#358)
02. 4.0* - Once upon a Time in China [Wong Fei Hung] (1991) (#416)
03. 4.0* - New Dragon Gate Inn [Sun Lung Moon Hak Chan] (1992) (#473)
04. 4.0* - Triangle [Tie Saam Gok] (2007) (#658)
05. 4.0* - Time and Tide [Shun Liu Ni Liu] (2000) (#694)
06. 4.0* - Once Upon a Time in China II [Wong Fei Hung Ji Yi: Naam Yi Dong Ji Keung] (1992) (#705)
07. 4.0* - Seven Swords [Qi Jian] (2005) (#795)
08. 4.0* - Once Upon a Time in China V [Huang Fei-hung Zhi Wu: Long Cheng Jian Ba] (1994)
09. 3.5* - Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings [Di Renjie Zhi Sidatianwang] (2018)
10. 3.5* - Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back [Journey to the West: Demon Chapter] (2017)
11. 3.5* - The Taking of Tiger Mountain [Zhì Qu Weihu Shan] (2014)
12. 3.5* - Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon [Di Renjie: Shen Du Long Wang] (2013)
13. 3.5* - The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate [Long Men Fei Jia] (2011)
14. 3.5* - Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame [Di Renjie: Tong Tian Di Guo] (2010)
15. 3.5* - Missing [Sam Hoi Tsam Yan] (2008)
16. 3.5* - Knock Off (1998)
17. 3.5* - Love in the Time of Twilight [Hua Yue Jia Qi] (1995)
18. 3.5* - The Lovers [Leung Juk] (1994)
19. 3.5* - Once Upon a Time in China III [Wong Fei Hung Ji Saam: Si Wong Jaang Ba] (1993)
20. 3.5* - The Raid [Cai Shu Zhi Heng Sao Qian Jun] (1991)
21. 3.5* - Swordsman [Xiaoao Jiang Hu] (1990)
22. 3.5* - A Better Tomorrow III [Ying Hung Boon Sik III Jik Yeung Ji Gor] (1989)
23. 3.5* - Peking Opera Blues [Do Ma Daan] (1986)
24. 3.5* - Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain [Xin Shu Shan Jian Ke] (1983)
25. 3.5* - All the Wrong Clues [Gui Ma Zhi Duo Xing] (1981)
26. 3.5* - The Butterfly Murders [Die Bian] (1979)
27. 3.0* - The Battle at Lake Changjin [Chang Jin Hu] (2021)
28. 3.0* - All about Women [Nüren Bu Huai] (2008)
29. 3.0* - 1:99 Shorts (2003)
30. 3.0* - Shanghai Blues [Shang Hai Zhi Yen] (1984)
31. 3.0* - Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind [Di Yi Lei Xing Wei Xian] (1980)
32. 3.0* - We're Going to Eat You [Di Yu Wu Men] (1980)
33. 2.5* - Water Gate Bridge [Chang Jin Hu Zhi Shui Men Qiao] (2022)
34. 2.5* - The Legend of Zu [Shu Shan Zheng Zhuan] (2001)
35. 2.5* - Double Team (1997)
36. 2.5* - Twin Dragons [Shuang Long Hui] (1992)
37. 2.5* - The Banquet [Haomen Yeyan] (1991)
38. 2.5* - Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street [Zuijia Paidang Zhi Nuhuang Miling] (1984)
39. 2.0* - Tristar [Da San Yuan] (1996)
40. 2.0* - The Blade [Dao] (1995)
41. 2.0* - The Chinese Feast [Jin Yu Man Tang] (1995)
42. 2.0* - I Love Maria [Tie Jia Wu Di Ma Li A] (1988)
43. 2.0* - Working Class [Da Gung Wong Dai] (1985)
44. 1.5* - King Of Chess [Kei Wong] (1991)
45. 1.0* - Black Mask 2: City of Masks [Hak Hap 2] (2002)
46. 1.0* - The Master [Huang Fei Hong Jiu Er Zhi Long Xing Tian Xia] (1989)
47. 1.0* - The Big Heat [Seng Fat Dak Ging] (1988)

[OldAle1]

Definitely somebody I want to see more from and will get to if/when I get through this current malaise before the end of this month...seeing Everything Everywhere All At Once definitely gave me some of the same vibes as the best of his films that I've seen and increases the desire to get back into this stuff.

PLATINUM
1. Do ma daan / Peking Opera Blues

GOLD
2. Shu Shan - Xin Shu shan jian ke / Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain

SILVER
3. Wong Fei Hung / Once Upon a Time in China
4. Wong Fei Hung II: Nam yee tung chi keung / Once Upon a Time in China II

BRONZE
5. San lung moon hak chan / New Dragon Gate Inn
6. Dip bin / The Butterfly Murders
7. Double Team

COPPER
8. Wong Fei Hung III: Si wong jaang ba / Once Upon a Time in China III

ALUMINUM
9. Knock Off

[hurluberlu]

Tsui Hark

7
Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
Time and Tide (2000)
Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)
Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989)

6
The Blade (1995)
The Taking of Tiger Mountain (2014)
Peking Opera Blues (1986)
Seven Swords (2005)
Triangle (2007)
Green Snake (1993)
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013)
Once Upon a Time in China III (1992)

[beavis]

I left New Dragon Gate Inn (Sun Lung Moon Hak Chan, 1992) from my list because Hark was just an uncredited co-director there, but I rate that movie a solid 8.5, so it is up there with the Swordsman, a huge wuxia favorite!

[AB537]

The only Tsui Hark film I've seen is Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings, which I'd put on the stronger end of my "Good" category. Planning to see Time and Tide at some point this month.

[flavo5000]

I do tend to like Tsui Hark. He's a great, slick action director with a flair for fantasy. While very few of his films I'd put as absolute favorites, he almost always delivers something entertaining. I do wish he was less reliant on mediocre CGI in his newer films though...

Top Tier
Once Upon A Time In China
Once Upon A Time In China II
Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain
Green Snake
Time and Tide
Seven Swords
The Butterfly Murders

Mid Tier
Once Upon A Time In China III
Peking Opera Blues
Dao a.k.a. The Blade
Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame
Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings
Twin Dragons
We're Going to Eat You
Zu Warriors

Bottom Tier
Double Team
Knock Off
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

[1SO]

1. Once Upon a Time in China
2. Twin Dragons
3. Time and Tide
4. Peking Opera Blues
5. We're Going to Eat You
6. Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
7. The Blade
8. Green Snake
9. Shanghai Blues
10. Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
11. Once Upon a Time in China III
12. The Butterfly Murders
13. Zu Warriors
14. Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain
15. Once Upon a Time in China II
16. Double Team
17. Knock Off

[Fergenaprido]

I thought I'd seen some but it seems I haven't seen any of his films. A lot of them on my watchlist, though, and the Detective Dee films look like fun, so I'm sure I'll get around to him eventually. Maybe this month.

Decided to watch Once Upon a Time in China tonight. Didn't enjoy it as much as I thought it would. The only standout was some of the fight scenes; they were truly spectacular. The vast majority of the film fell flat for me, unfortunately. Also, I found it weird that it seemed the entire film was redubbed in what I think is Cantonese (which is what I thought the film was shot in), and I found that distracting.

So his films are now lower priority for me, though I may give one of his dramas a go.

[AB537]

Seems like it might be time to introduce another director. I just returned from seeing and enjoying Petite Maman in theatre, so I'll put forward Céline Sciamma. For me, Portrait of a Lady on Fire is one of the greatest recent films and a highlight of the superb 2019 competition at Cannes, although my coverage of her earlier work is more limited than would be ideal. Looking forward to her future work.

Great

Portrait de la jeune fille en feu - Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

Very Good

Good

Petite Maman (2021)

Above Average

Okay

Bande de filles - Girlhood (2014)

Not Good

[GruesomeTwosome]

I haven’t seen Naissance des Pieuvres / Water Lilies, and Petite Maman was in theaters recently here in the US but didn’t come near me, but I look forward to watching it whenever it hits digital/streaming. But the three films I’ve seen from Sciamma are quite impressive.

Great:

1. Bande de filles / Girlhood

Very good:

2. Tomboy
3. Portrait de la jeune fille en feu / Portrait of a Lady on Fire

[1SO]

1. Tomboy
2. Water Lillies
3. Portrait of a Lady on Fire
4. Girlhood

[Y U M E]

★★★½ | 7.6
01. Bande de Filles
02. Petite Maman

★★★ | 6.8
03. Naissance des Pieuvres

★★½ | 6.0
04. Tomboy
05. Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu

[beavis]

I see I am rating her more recent work higher than the first films, while in my mind looking back I really like all her work... maybe she stood out from the crowd less in the early days...

1. Portrait de la jeune fille en feu (2019) 8,5
2. Petite maman (2021) 8
3. Tomboy (2011) 7,5
4. Bande de filles (2014) 7,5
5. Naissance des pieuvres (2007) 7

[Onderhond]

Didn't get the appeal, so not really seeking out the rest just yet.

01. 1.5* - Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu

[St. Gloede]

Favourites:

Tomboy
Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Near favourite:

Petite manan

Great

Water Lillies
Girlhood

[Fergenaprido]

1. 8.4 - Tomboy (2011)
2. 8.2 - Portrait de la jeune fille en feu [Portrait of a Lady on Fire] (2019)

3. 7.8 - Naissance des pieuvres [Water Lilies] (2007)
4. 7.6 - Bande de filles [Girlhood] (2014)

Haven't seen Petite maman, but I think it came to streaming here recently so I might catch it this year. Sciamma is definitely a director I look forward to seeing new films from.

[Good_Will_Harding]

A fitting choice, since I just came back from seeing her latest. Lots of pretty good to great stuff, but nothing that quite hits "all time favorite" level for me just yet.

9

Tomboy
Petite Maman
Portrait of a Lady on Fire

8

Bande de filles

7

Water Lillies

[OldAle1]

Definitely one of the most interesting filmmakers to come along so far this century.

Haven't seen the new one yet, hopefully soon. Now I have and it confirms my feelings and hopes.

PLATINUM
1. Portrait de la jeune fille en feu
2. Petite maman

GOLD
3. Bande de filles
4. Tomboy

BRONZE
5. Naissance des pieuvres
6. Pauline (short)

also BRONZE (writer only)

Ma vie de Courgette

[Caracortada]

Varda:

1. Le Bonheur 8/10
2. Cléo de 5 à 7
3. L'une chante, l'autre pas 7/10
4. Sans toit ni loi
5. Les glaneurs et la glaneuse 6/10
6. Les plages d'Agnès

Sciamma:

1. Naissance des pieuvres 8/10
2. Bande de filles 7/10
3. Tomboy
4. Portrait de la jeune fille en feu 6/10

[AB537]

For Sciamma, the only film I've seen where she was a writer only is Les Olympiades - Paris, 13th District (Jacques Audiard, 2021). I'd put that film on the weak end of my "Good" category.

[Lakigigar]

Sciamma

Tomboy - 8
Portrait of a Lady on Fire - 7
Girlhood - 7
Water Lilies - 6

Solid, have seen quite a bit surprisingly compared to for most of filmmakers i barely haven't seen anything at all. Probably helped that some of their films can be classified as coming of age and that the 2010s is the decade i've focused most on. Haven't seen the newest one, but i'll someday. I mean i'm following them already anyways, so best to continue with the streak.

[peeptoad]

Sciamma-

Tomboy 9/10
Portrait of a Lady on Fire 8
Petite Maman 7+
Bande de filles 7+

[OldAle1]

Hey it's been a few days so time for another...and I'm gonna pick

Terence Davies

Davies is my favorite living British director and one of my top 5 or so living directors, period, and as he is probably the most consistent of all of them - in part due to his fairly narrow focus, and to his relatively short filmography over a 40+ year career - there isn't anybody whose name excites me more when I see "new film by xxxx" in the news. I wasted much of yesterday in a futile attempt (I fucked up the directions somehow) to see Benediction in the cinema on it's last day within striking range, both because I'm not sure of where to place it after just one viewing of a screener online, and because, well, he just brings out a singular obsessive quality in me.

* cinema + multiple viewings

PLATINUM PLUS (top 50 all-time)
1. Distant Voices, Still Lives *+

PLATINUM
2. A Quiet Passion *+
3. The Long Day Closes *+
4. Benediction*+
5. Sunset Song *
6. Of Time and the City
7. The Terence Davies Trilogy *

GOLD
8. The House of Mirth *
9. The Neon Bible *

BRONZE
10. The Deep Blue Sea *

[Lonewolf2003]

Hey it's been a few days so time for another...and I'm gonna pick

Terence Davies

Davies is my favorite living British director and one of my top 5 or so living directors, period, and as he is probably the most consistent of all of them - in part due to his fairly narrow focus, and to his relatively short filmography over a 40+ year career - there isn't anybody whose name excites me more when I see "new film by xxxx" in the news. I wasted much of yesterday in a futile attempt (I fucked up the directions somehow) to see Benediction in the cinema on it's last day within striking range, both because I'm not sure of where to place it after just one viewing of a screener online, and because, well, he just brings out a singular obsessive quality in me.

I hope you did manage to see it still.