What are the best films released in 2024 so far? Whatever the film's genre, defining a criterion to rank the best films of the year would be a never-ending debate, because every viewer has his or her own taste and way of appreciating a film.
Synopses and trailers alone are not enough to attract someone's attention to watch a film, word-of-mouth is still a very relevant form of advertising.
We're going to take you through the best films released in 2024 so far, along with their respective release dates, so let's get started!
TOP Number 1: Poor Things
Directed by Yórgos Lánthimos and released on January 16, 2024 in France, Poor Things is one of the best films released in 2024 so far. It's a comedy-drama starring Emma Stone that blends science fiction, feminism, jealousy and much more. The film won her the Oscar for Best Actress on March 11, 2024.
Top Number 2: Dune part 2
Directed by Denise Villeveuve, this science-fiction film was released in France on February 28, 2024. It's one of Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya's best films, and one of the most eagerly awaited of 2024.
In this second installment of Dune, Paul Atreides, the sole survivor of House Atreides with his mother Lady Jessica, joins the indigenous peoples and outcasts of Arrakis, the Fremen. As he prepares his revenge against those who destroyed his family and killed his father, he must choose between his love for Fremen Chani and his revenge...
TOP 3: The Zone of Interest
This is a historical film by Jonathan Glazer, released on January 30, 2024 in France. The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.
Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig try to build a dream life for their family in a house with a large garden next to the camp.
However, when the Commandant has to move to Oranienburg, their ideal life begins to crumble, and he hides this information from his wife. When Hedwig found out, she refused to leave the dream house...
TOP 4: La Sociedad de la nieve (The Snow Circle)
Released on January 3, 2024 In France, Le Cercle de Neige is a historical film by J A Bayona that explores the events surrounding an air disaster.
In 1972, Uruguayan Air Flight 571 crashed in the Andes while carrying a rugby team bound for Chile. With 29 survivors, they were trapped in one of the world's most hostile environments, and had to take extreme measures to survive...
TOP 5: Daaaaaalí!
Last but not least, if you want to experience some offbeat and funny moments, Daaaaaalí! is just for you. It's a comedy directed by Quentin Dupieux and released on February 6, 2024 in France.
French journalist Judith met Salvador Dali on several occasions. At first, it was the project of an interview, which Dali refused. Then a meeting because of the shooting of a documentary, which turned out to be difficult, notably when Dali stopped the camera while driving a Rolls-Royce on the beach before filming began...
