Good Bye, Lenin! vs The Devil's Backbone

When a devoted socialist mother falls into a coma just before the fall of the Berlin Wall, her son goes to extreme lengths to protect her from the shock of the changing world. He creates a fake reality in their apartment, pretending that East Germany still exists. This tragicomedy is a brilliant, poignant look at the reunification of Germany and the personal cost of political change. It balances h...

Set in an isolated orphanage during the Spanish Civil War, this ghost story is one of Guillermo del Toros most intimate and chilling works. It follows a young boy who discovers the secrets of the orphanages past, including the presence of a vengeful spirit. The film is a masterclass in tension, using the supernatural to explore the horrors of war and the loss of innocence. It is a perfect choice f...