Alex First names his best movies of 2024

Top of the list is Zone of Interest.

1          The Zone of Interest – a deeply distressing watch, at the root of which is pure evil … and denial.

 

2          Anatomy of a Fall – a stunning, naturalistic crime drama concerning the trial of a German-born writer and the events leading up to it.

 

3          Civil War – the brutality of war is laid bare as the United States of America is in bloody conflict.

 

4          Anora – a Russian/American escort meets the young, irresponsible son of a Russian oligarch.

 

5          Strange Darling – a stylish psychological horror thriller about a serial killer with a kink who operated in the USA between 2018 and 2020.

 

6          The Teacher’s Lounge – a diligent young teacher is caught up in a seemingly never-ending downward spiral of bad practices at a school.

 

7          Fallen Leaves – Finnish writer and director Aki Kaurismäki brings us the surprising story of two lost souls.

 

8          Suddenly – a tension filled thriller involving a couple marooned on a remote Antarctic island.

 

9          Ghostlight – a deeply affecting tale about loss and love, which is harrowing, sensitive and comedic.

 

10        Radical – full of joy and heartache comes a remarkable story of fortitude in the face of overwhelming odds.