"In the interest of fairness, however, we had to lay down a few ground rules: a director could only be represented once (my condolences, Tarkovsky and Wong Kar-wai fans), no animated features were allowed, and we actively tried to encompass the widest range of countries possible, including Russia, the Czech Republic, France, the US, Japan, Hong Kong, mainland China and the UK.
Listed in alphabetical order, the assembled list presented down below offers up a collection of titles that will leave you jaw agape with their breathtaking visuals, transportive narratives, masterfully-crafted production design, and impeccable cinematography."