5 Modern Films with Black and White Visuals similar to 'FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES', from Hollywood to Local Works

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Rachel Carisa Oswandi

Film FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES directed by Yandy Laurens with black and white visuals will be released in theaters on November 30, 2023. Besides featuring famous stars like Nirina Zubir and Ringgo Agus, this film offers a new experience to the audience through its displayed black and white visuals. Through Yandy Laurens' film, the audience is invited to nostalgia for an era when film technology was not as advanced as it is now.

FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES is not the first to offer the experience of watching a black and white film in this modern era. For example, there is a film starring Robert Pattinson that was released in 2019 with the title THE LIGHTHOUSE. These films are not produced in black and white without reason. THE LIGHTHOUSE offers black and white visuals to further enhance the atmosphere of the film set in the 80s. Similarly, FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES adopts black and white visuals to build an intimate and emotional atmosphere that supports its storyline.

For KLovers who are eager to experience the new atmosphere of watching a film, you must be impatiently waiting for the release of FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES. While waiting, you can watch some black and white films from the recommendations below. Let's find out what movies are there, huh?

1. THE LIGHTHOUSE

THE LIGHTHOUSE FILM (imdb.com)

The psychological thriller film titled THE LIGHTHOUSE, which was released in 2019, has garnered numerous awards in the film industry. The film was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 2020 Academy Award Oscars.

THE LIGHTHOUSE tells the story of two lighthouse keepers, Thomas Wake and Ephraim Winslow, on a small island in New England in the 1890s. Although their relationship starts off tense due to Wake's suspicion of Winslow, who was previously a lumberjack, Winslow is treated unfairly and prohibited from entering the lighthouse. As their relationship improves, Winslow becomes convinced that Wake is harboring a big secret inside the lighthouse.

This nearly 2-hour-long film features top-notch actors in the lead roles. In addition to Robert Pattinson, who is famous for his role in TWILIGHT, the film also stars Willem Dafoe, who is known for his antagonist role in SPIDER-MAN.

2. NEBRASKA

NEBRASKA FILM (imdb.com)

Next is the film NEBRASKA which received 6 nominations at the 2014 Academy Awards Oscar. This adventure comedy drama film received a high rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Directed by Alexander Payne, the film tells the story of Woody Grant, an angry old man who can barely walk on the streets of his home in Billings, Montana without stopping to drink. So, when Woody receives a prize notification in the mail and insists on making a 750-mile trip to Lincoln, Nebraska to claim it, the task falls on his confused son, David. During their stop in their hometown of Nebraska, news of Woody's luck spreads, first making him a hero and then making him a target for people who want to take advantage of him.

Among the nominations received at the 2014 Academy Awards Oscar, some were presented to the cast. The stars who successfully portrayed their roles include Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk, Stacy Keach, and many more.

3. SITI

FILM SITE (imdb.com)

The film called as a pioneer of black and white concept in modern Indonesia entitled SITI was praised by the film director NEBRASKA, Alexander Payne. SITI also received an award as the Best Film at the Indonesian Film Festival in 2015.

Directed by ddie Cahyono, the director of the film LOSMEN BU BROTO, which was released in 2014, it tells the story of a woman who struggles for her life and family. Siti has to find a way to take care of her child and husband. During the day, she sells snacks; at night, she works as a karaoke guide. Influenced by her night job, Siti discovers that her husband no longer wants to talk to her.

This film, which has been shown at several international film festivals, features several expert actors. The main character, Siti, is played by Sekar Sari, who previously appeared in the films BUDI PEKERTI and SATRIA DEWA: GATOT KACA. Then, the husband named Bagas is played by Bintang Timu Widodo, who is also part of the film KARTINI.

4. ROMA

ROMA FILM (imdb.com)

ROMA, a film set in the city of Mexico, also won many awards with a total of 251 wins and 221 nominations based on the IMDb website. The film, which was released last year in 2018, addresses the social issues faced by the people of Mexico in the 1970s.

The film, directed by Alfonso Cuaron, tells the story of a nanny named Cleo who helps Antonio and Sofía take care of their four children in Mexico City in the 1970s. Complications arise when Antonio suddenly leaves with his mistress, and Cleo discovers that she is pregnant. When Sofía decides to take the children on vacation, she invites Cleo to join them on a much-needed trip to clear her mind and strengthen her relationship with the family.

This film, based on the true story of the director, is played by a series of extraordinary stars. Yalitza Aparicio, a Spanish descendant actress, plays the main character Cleo. There are also Marina De Tavira and Diego Cortina Autrey.

5. SIN CITY

SIN CITY FILM (imdb.com)

Lastly, there is the film SIN CITY which has been released for quite some time, in 2005. The film, adapted from the novel by Frank Miller, is a thriller-crime genre and has been screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005.

This brutal crime film brings a different story from 3 comic titles by Frank, namely THAT YELLOW BASTARD, THE HARD GOODBYE, and THE BIG FAT KILL. A mysterious merchant tells a tragic story about interdependence, while a muscular defender of justice destroys the criminal world in search of his lost love. In another part of the city, an old-faced policeman foils the ambitions of a child killer, and a former prostitute avoids her former pimp with the help of her new boyfriend, Dwight.

This 2-hour film stars famous actors such as Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Bruce Willis, and Jessica Alba. SIN CITY is directed by 3 directors consisting of Frank Miller, Quentin Tarantino, and Robert Rodriguez.

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