I have a strong preference for languid, introspective films - conversations filled with silences, lingering shots, dusty cities coming alive at night, human movement as a choreography through scenes. These include New Wave and contemporary directors both in Europe and (South) East Asia. Here’s a non-exhaustive list of some recommendations from this “genre”:

Hou Hsiao-Hsien (Taiwanese New Wave)

people’s movements as choreography through the frame. we are transiently occpying these spaces that are both dynamic and longer lasting than any of us. tranquility. meditative. observant. and modernity - that ineffable quality.

Daughter of the Nile (1987)

The Boy from FengKuei

Edward Yang

Developing economy

Hong San-Soo

As easily watchable as Eric Rohmer or Woody Allen, 30-somethings, esp men, that enjoy falling in love - but commitment is hard -and melancholic, the sameness. Yet despite the self-mockery, his films have more grace in its self-awareness.

The Woman Who Ran (2020)

So Long, My Son

David Lynch

Joachim Trier/ Oslo Trilogy

Ritwik Ghatak

Satyajit choreography

Eric Rohmer