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5 movies every artist should watch: A Curated List of Inspiring Films

Updated: Mar 26, 2023


Movies can be a great source of inspiration in terms of storytelling and character development. Watching how filmmakers use visual elements to convey emotion, establish mood, or advance a plot can be a valuable learning experience for artists.

In this article, we will discuss 5 movies that every artist should see, full of attractive imagery and sounds that will definitely serve as inspiration sources for your next artwork.

1. Amadeus

Film telling the story of how Antonio Salieri, a fictional character, became jealous of Mozart as a less successful composer while they were both composing in Vienna during Mozart's golden period. This film won five Academy Awards and was ranked 36th on the AFI's top 100 film lists in 1997.

Amadeus won eight Academy Awards, including best picture, best director, and best actor.

Amadeus is preserved as an aesthetically, culturally, and historically significant piece of art in the United States National Film Registry.

2. Spirited Away

An anime film by Hayao Miyazaki, the success of Spirited Away is largely due to its very surreal visuals. This anime film is filled to the brim with deep pockets of imagination, an interesting story line, and likable characters that develop before your eyes.

3.Mulholland Drive

A beautifully crafted and twisted tale that may inspire every artist for their next great and well-structured story, this film by David Lynch is a surreal and thought-provoking exploration of psychedelia worth watching for inspiration.

4. The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel is a film that was released in 2014. Wes Anderson directed it, and Bernando Bertolucci produced it. It contains elements of comedy, drama, and thriller, as told through the visual sequences.

The film is full of stunning kaleidoscopes and ingenious stylistic visuals.

5.Blade Runner, a 1982 classic

most remembered for its stunning visuals brought to life through Ridley's photography techniques.

The dense and difficult-to-breathe atmosphere, combined with flying cars that give the impression of freedom, is done artistically in a futuristic and dystopian visual aesthetic.

Conclusion

Watching movies can definitely be a source of inspiration for artwork. Films, like other forms of art, can showcase different styles, techniques, and aesthetics that can inspire artists to try new approaches in their own work. Movies can also be a great source of inspiration in terms of storytelling and character development. Watching how filmmakers use visual elements to convey emotion, establish mood, or advance a plot can be a valuable learning experience for artists.


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