Often associated with filmmakers like Robert Bresson, Yasujirō Ozu, and Chantal Akerman, who are known to shape its foundation, minimalist films explore storytelling, rooted in the belief that “less is more.” Unlike blockbuster films that focus on crowd-pleasing moments and spectacle, minimalist films are flagbearers of simplicity and restraint. A style of filmmaking that emerged post-World War II, minimalist films rely on silences, subtle gestures, stripped-down visuals, and atmosphere to express. If you love watching films that inspire you to think, self-reflect, and feel your vulnerabilities, here’s a list of the best minimalist films for you to watch on your next movie night. Spoilers ahead!7 Best Minimalist Films that you might want to watchIf you’ve never explored films that feature minimalist filmmaking, these films are a great place to start:1. Tokyo Story (1953) Yasujirō Ozu’s Tokyo Story is a tale of alienation and loneliness that comes with growing old, the generation gap, and the breakdown of family tradition. An elderly couple, Shūkichi (Chishû Ryû) and Tomi (Cheilo Higashiyama), travel from their rural hometown, Hiroshima, to the city of Tokyo to visit their adult children, only to realize that they are now nothing but an inconvenience to their own children, now that they have their own lives. Soon after the heartbroken couple returns to their village, Tomi falls ill and dies. Her funeral brings the family together, prompting them to reflect on their relationship and the lost time that they could have spent together as a family.Ozu relies on his signature...
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