Last Tuesday (9), Hideo Kojima shared his list of favorite films of 2023 on his profile on the social network X (formerly Twitter).
The Japanese game designer is known for enjoying immersive narratives and in-depth scripts, and enjoys sharing his opinions with his followers.
His interest is directly reflected in his projects, as he chooses to work with important Hollywood figures such as director Guillermo del Toro and, more recently, Jordan Peele.
Furthermore, he maintains a close relationship with the actors who participate in his games, such as Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux and Hunter Schafer.
Given his reputation in the creative world and the impact of his creations on the industry, many fans consider Kojima’s opinion as a barometer and appreciate his analysis.
In the post, the director and creator of ‘Death Stranding’ (2019) advised fans that the films were listed in the order they were released. watched and not necessarily in order of preference.
See the list of Hideo Kojima’s favorite films of 2023 below.
‘AIR: The Story Behind the Logo’
The film tells the story of the development of Air Jordan sneakers and the strategy of Sonny Vaccaro and the Nike behind the success that revolutionized the market and contemporary culture.
‘Aftersun’
This drama film follows Sophie on a journey to the past, during a vacation, when she was just 11 years old, and is searching for her father.
‘The Banshees of Inisherin’
In ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ (2023), we follow the trajectory of two longtime friends who find themselves in a crisis when one of them decides to end the friendship for no reason or explanation apparent.
‘Close’
In a sensitive and moving portrait, ‘Close’ portrays the story of friendship between two 13-year-olds whose childhoods are abruptly interrupted.
‘NMR’
Located in a small village in Transylvaniathe film portrays how the arrival of new employees at a local factory disturbs the peace of the residents.
‘The Wolf House’
Premiered in 2018, this stop-motion animation offers a history seemingly simple that turns into a true horror tale.
‘The Beasts’
A French couple moves to a village in search of connection with nature, but ends up involved in a conflict with two local inhabitants. The situation then spirals out of control.
‘Vortex’
The French film portrays an elderly couple who face challenges due to their health, which becomes increasingly fragile throughout the narrative.
‘Perfect Days’
The work cinematic is a collaboration between Japan and Germany, which combines four short stories and stars Koji Yakusho as a bathroom cleaner.
‘The Snow Society’
The film is inspired by a real accident that occurred in 1972, when a plane collided with a glacier in the Andes.
The survivors had to face one of the most hostile environments on the planet to survive.
‘The killer’
After making a fatal mistake, a hired killer must face the consequences of his actions and deal with his own conscience.
‘Anatomy of a Fall’
‘Anatomy of a Fall’ portrays the turning point in the life of a family after the sudden death of his father, while his mother becomes the main suspect in an investigation.
