Top 11 best philosophical movies of all time give you subtle and profound moral lessons

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Rope (1948)

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Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense, always leads the audience to a world of wonder. Rope (1948) is one of the best philosophical films of all time showcasing his boldness ever.

The main roles in this classic are James Stewart, Farley Granger and John Dall. Rope (1948) contains a unique way of filmmaking for that era that shows a view of taller or shorter people. The film is based on the 1924 Leopold-Loeb case, the story of two gay law students in Chicago who killed a 14-year-old boy for kicks to prove he was smart, even to avoid crime.

Rope (1948) is an anti-existentialist film. The film also deals with the "Ubermensch" (Superman) philosophy of Nietzsche (the Prussian philosopher), as well as contains allusions of the Freudian (psychoanalytic) school.

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The Fountainhead (1949)

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The Fountainhead (1949) is the greatest philosophical film of all time, as well as an adaptation of Ayn Rand's novel, a melodic piece dealing with individualism, shot in the style of expressionism. Germany's current attraction. Starring Gary Cooper as an independent architect who struggles to maintain his integrity, The Fountainhead (1949) depicts a metaphysical statement, aesthetic manifesto, commentary. on American architecture, ethics, and political principles.

The pervasive charisma comes from the talented characters in the film trying to do their best with silly lines, sometimes delivering excellent performances. Gail Wynard, played by Raymond Massey, is an intriguing character, given the transformations he undergoes in the film. Besides, Gary Cooper as Roark is a tool, an egotist who has trouble conforming to popular standards.

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The Seventh Seal (1957)

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Director Ingmar Bergman, best known for the films Persona, Wild Strawberries and Fanny & Alexander, made The Seventh Seal (1957), the all-time greatest philosophical film about existentialism, it's quest human doomsday meaning. The Seventh Seal (1957) tells the story of a knight challenging Death in a game of fate.

Although the film aims to understand itself about metaphysical and philosophical questions, the Swedish director also wants the audience to experience issues of the devil, philosophy of religion, existentialism. . Bergman very well illustrated Bloch's trouble with his belief, the existence of an almighty God in the world, thereby leaving the audience to see and judge for themselves.

4

La Dolce Vita (1960)

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Directed by Federico Fellini, who is best known for films such as 8 ½, Amarcord, Roma and Satyricon, La Dolce Vita (1960) is the greatest philosophical film of all time possessing a dark and often dark sense of humor about lavish lifestyle of the people in Rome.

The film stars Marcello Mastroianni as a tabloid journalist who, unable to decide what to do next, feels trapped in a box. La Dolce Vita (1960) creates the effect as if director Fellini was trying to communicate to his audience about the seven deadly sins, which occurred during seven deranged nights and seven mornings.

The entire film takes place in the Seven Hills of Rome, on the streets of nightclubs and on the sidewalks of cafes. To make it easier to imagine, close your eyes and think of Van Gogh's Café Terrace at Night. La Dolce Vita (1960) is one of the few films that can let viewers capture the philosophy, life and death at such different times. There may not be a so-called good life, but the choices you make in your life will determine it.

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My Night at Maud’s (1969)

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My Night at Maud's (1969) is the greatest philosophical film of all time directed by Eric Rohmer, this is the story of a young engineer who is pursuing an attractive blonde woman and most importantly, a according to catholic religion. But things stalled when he ran into his friend, who spent the evening discussing religion and philosophy.

The two agreed to meet the next day to continue the discussion at Maud's house. During the discussions, his friend placed a huge bet against the existence of God at odds of 100 to 1. If God did not exist, then they would lose the bet, even though the loss was negligible to the odds. surname. But if God does exist, then the meaning and reward is eternal life.