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Scener ur ett äktenskap (1973)
At once poignant, considered, bitter, painfully insightful
Bergman set the standard for commentary on relationships with this film. Liv Ullman & Erland Josephson are extraordinary as a couple viewed over the course of their marriage and breakup thereof. Bergman and cinematographer Sven Nyquist do an absolute masterful job following both -- Liv Ullman truly has one of the most expressive, beautiful faces in cinema, and Bergman's genius is that he captured every nuance of her perfect performance masterfully.
Don't expect a single extraneous, out-of-place shot. Expect the perfect cinema-plus-verite of long-term relationships that various others, including Woody Allen in his efforts (Annie Hall and onwards,) have tried to riff on -- but never as well.
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Enduring classic - watch it every summer
One of the few films that can truly match up with the novel. Peck absolutely nails the portrayal of Atticus Finch, the father we all measure ours (and ourselves) against. The supporting cast is nearly flawless, and the black and white cinematography of Russell Harlan perfectly captures the heat and simmering emotions of an Alabama summer. This is one of those movies that deserves to be watched once a year, preferably with your children... and there aren't that many that do.