There is a whole world of anthology films, an alternative way to present various stories. These can be united by a common theme, a film genre or a guiding concept that is presented in different ways in each of the episodes.
From different parts of the world and times, anthologies date back to the first decades of cinema and although they are exceptions among the releases of each year, many of them are true gems of cinema. Next, 7 must-see anthology films.
The French Chronicle (2021)
Dir: Wes Anderson
One of the most recent films Wes Anderson It is a love letter to the world of journalism. Thus, the film presents three stories that are delivered to the public in the format of an orally narrated chronicle.
Read our review of The French chronicle.
Paris, je t’aime (2006)
Dir: Coen Brothers, Isabel Coixet, Wes Craven, Alfonso Cuarón, Alexander Payne and more
This film is made up of short short films that refer to the city of Paris and its most attractive point is that it brings together a list of high-end directors, including the Coen brothers, Isabel Coixet, Wes Craven, Alfonso Cuaron, Alexander Payne, Bruno Podalydes, Walter Salles, Oliver Schmitz, Nobuhiro Suwa, Daniela Thomas, Tom Tykwer, Gus Van Santamong others.
Creepshow (1982)
Dir: George A. Romero
From the world of terror the classic anthology is presented Creepshowdirected by George A. Romero, which tells different terrifying stories of various subgenres. This film stars Stephen King, Leslie Nielsen and Tom Savini.
Sin City (2005)
Dir: Frank Miller, Robert Rodríguez
Based on a comic of the same name, this film is a must-see from the 2000s. Although the story is told episodically, the characters reappear in the different chapters and relate to each other.
Black Sabbath (1963)
Dir: Mario Bava
Horror films have a strong tradition of anthologies, especially television programs that present individual chilling stories and theatrical shows. Thus, this film by the master Mario Bava is driven by Boris Karloffwho presents three horror stories.
Fancy (1940)
Dir: Ben Sharpsteen, James Algar, Wilfred Jackson and more
As far as animated episodic films go, this is one of the first films produced by Disney and has eight episodes. One of the most famous is “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” in which Mickey Mouse learns spells that he doesn’t know how to use.
wild tales (2014)
Dir: Damián Szifrón
Between comedy, drama and customs, wild tales It is an x-ray of contemporary Argentina and that is why it was a great success. The film tells a handful of stories that have as their common thread the anger of its characters, the liberation from bestiality and the savagery that they all contain.
Read our review of wild tales.
