I saw the Polish film "Ida" on Netflix. Thank goodness I used a Christmas present from my son, a Chromecast, to feed it to our enormous flatscreen TV. This film has refreshing and challenging cinematography that you have never seen before. It has a 'punch in the gut' story that is hard to wash away. The theme of "What the hell is the meaning of life?" makes this a memorable cinematic experience because it makes you question your own existence. Sound like fun? It is. Images carry the entire story and they run right into your heart and soul. Highly recommend but don't watch it on a tablet or a phone -- don't, I'm not kidding.
The recommended companion film to "Ida" is "Nebraska". One is set in 1962 Poland. One is set in contemporary Nebraska. Both black and white. Both have signature cinematography. Both question the meaning of life but in entirely different ways, cultures, and time periods. Much can be learned by creating a double feature with these two brilliant films. Comparative analysis does wonders for the intellect.
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