All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)

 

"War isn't the way it looks back here" - Paul Bäumer

A simply brilliant and at the same time scary representation of how war can destroy a man, both physically and psychologically.

A strong and deep insight into how German soldiers are encouraged to enlist to defend their country during World War I, and how it changes their lives forever.

*****

Tsubaki Sanjûrô (1962)

"He was exactly like me. A naked sword. He didn't stay in his sheath." - Sanjûrô Tsubaki

A charismatic and irreverent samurai joins a group in a struggle to rescue the uncle of one of the men who was arrested by a corrupt superintendent.

A masterpiece directed by Akira Kurosawa, beyond excellent action, teaching us a story of never giving up and fighting the difficulties and injustices imposed by the arrogance and cruelty of others

****3/4