Alfonso Cuarón produced, filmed, and co-edited Roma, a 2018 drama film he also wrote and directed. It chronicles the life of a live-in Mixteco maid who works for a middle-class family. Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira play the key roles in the film. It's a collaboration between Mexico and the United States on a global scale.

'Roma,' directed and written by Alfonso Cuaron, is the season's competition darling, with a slew of awards and critical accolades. Cleo, a house staff from Mexico City's Roma area, is the protagonist of the film. Cuaron weaves a heartfelt drama about the woman who shapes a generation using his childhood memories and experiences. The video also gives light on the social status of women in a male-dominated Mexican culture in the 1970s. 'Roma,' set against the backdrop of the political upheaval that shook the country in the 1970s, is one of the greatest black-and-white films in recent memory.

Detailed information:

Release date: Nov 21, 2018 (Mexico)
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Story by: Alfonso Cuarón

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/title/80240715

David Lynch wrote and directed the black-and-white short film What Did Jack Do? in 2017. It opened at the Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain in Paris on November 8, 2017. And it is released as a movie in 2020.

'What Did Jack Do?' is a humorous yet lovely short film about a detective investigating a homicide in a locked-down practice station. When the investigator comes across a talking capuchin monkey, he suspects it of committing homicide. As a result, he abandons other leads and interrogates the speaking cash, ending in a hilarious yet scary finale.

What Did Jack Do? is clearly and purposely low-fi, much like Lynch's first movie Eraserhead. Lynch artificially added specks of dirt to the frame to give it the feel of a long-lost midnight film that has spent the last several decades languishing in a long-forgotten projection booth somewhere. It was shot in a shimmering, grainy black-and-white, and Lynch artificially added specks of dirt to the frame to give it the feel of a long-lost midnight film that has spent the last several decades languishing in a long-forgotten projection Lynch, as a nameless investigator, interrogates Jack Cruz (billed as "himself") about his background at a mystifyingly under-sized diner table throughout the film. Jack is a brawler who refuses to comply. Lynch and Jack's talk finally turns to a chicken named Toototabon and how much Jack adored her. Lynch and his monkey, in particular, have something to conceal.

Detailed information:

Release date: Nov 08, 2020
Director: David Lynch
Story by: David Lynch

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/title/81226955

Radha Blank's feature directorial debut, The Forty-Year-Old Version, is a 2020 American comedy-drama film that she wrote, directed, and produced. Blank, Peter Kim, Oswin Benjamin, and Reed Birney feature in the film.

'The Forty-Year-Old Version,' loosely based on Radha Blank's life, depicts how Radha, a playwright, and trainer, believes she has achieved the pinnacle of her abilities. Radha, determined not to spend the rest of her life, finds upon contemporary rap music and recalls how she abandoned that passion in high school. Radha is determined to make it big in the rap industry, but she is greeted with one setback after another, leading to complete humiliation. The 40-year-old, however, refuses to give up, and the rest of the film follows Radha's redemption arc as she accepts her responsibilities, tests her limits, and learns to accept color in her life.

Detailed information:

Release date: Oct 09, 2020 (United States)
Director: Radha Blank
Screenwriter: Radha Blan

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/title/80231356

Orson Welles directed, co-wrote, co-produced, and co-edited The Other Side of the Wind, which was published in 2018 after more than four decades in development. John Huston, Bob Random, Peter Bogdanovich, Susan Strasberg, and Oja Kodar feature in the film. Shooting began in 1970 for what Welles hoped would be his comeback to Hollywood and continued on and off until 1976.

'The Other Side Of The Wind' follows filmmaker Jake Hannaford, who is desperate to resurrect his shattered career. Jake, determined to gain fame through a spectacular film, looks to bite off more than he can chew, as the film appears to be heading towards disaster. Furthermore, the constant media attention puts Jake's personal life at the forefront, affecting his sanity and well-being. Finally, things take a gloomy turn as Jake becomes more determined by the second, culminating in a terrible finale that is certain to leave a lasting impression on the audience.

Detailed information:

Release date: Nov 02, 2018 (United States)
Director: Orson Welles
Story by: Orson Welles, Oja Kodar

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/Title/80085566

Curtiz is a 2018 Hungarian film directed by Tamás Yvan Topolánszky and based on the making of Hungarian filmmaker Michael Curtiz's 1942 Humphrey Bogart picture Casablanca. Tamás Yvan Topolánszky, Claudia Sümeghy, and Barnabas Hutlassa produced the film. Orian Williams served as Executive Producer, while Zsuzsanna Bak wrote the screenplay.

'Curtiz,' a documentary on director Michael Curtiz and the making of 'Casablanca,' follows the events leading up to the film's production. The film, set in 1942, just after the attack of Pearl Harbor and just before the United States entered World War II, depicts how the Hungarian government selected a political officer who prevented Curtiz from changing the screenplay. On the other hand, difficulties in his family, as well as his tumultuous connection with his daughter, add to his concerns while filming. Nonetheless, Curtiz perseveres and crafts a work of art that is regarded as one of the best romantic films ever made.

Detailed information:

Release date: Sep 12, 2019 (Hungary)
Director: Tamas Yvan Topolanszky
Story by: Tamas Yvan Topolanszky, Ward Parry, Zsuzsanna Ba

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/title/81206000

Alex Lehmann's fictional feature debut, Blue Jay, is a love drama film based on a script by Mark Duplass. Duplass and Sarah Paulson feature in the film. On September 12, 2016, the film made its global debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The plot of 'Blue Jay' centers around Jim and Amanda, who were high school sweethearts. Even though they haven't spoken in a long time, they run into one other at a grocery store in their hometown and are overjoyed to reconnect. While the dialogue starts with a bag of nostalgia, certain memories that should be kept secret crawl back to haunt the prior lovers. Jim and Amanda progressively come to terms with their past after losing their memories, and the audience is left cheering for the two to reunite.

Detailed information:

Release date: Oct 07, 2016 (United States)
Director: Alex Lehmann
Story by: Mark Duplass

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/title/80117746

Isabel Coixet directs Elisa & Marcela, a 2019 Spanish biographical love drama film. At the 69th Berlin International Film Festival, it was chosen to compete for the Golden Bear. It was released in select cinemas in Spain on May 24, 2019, and via Netflix on June 7, 2019.

The film centers around Elisa and Marcela, who meet and become friends while attending a Catholic school and tells the incredible real tale of Spain's first same-sex marriage. The friendship swiftly develops into a love relationship, and the pair expresses an interest in marrying one another in the future. Even though same-sex marriage is illegal, their love is simply too strong to give up, and they decide to be together by hook or by crook. Elisa devises a plot to disguise herself as a man and marry Marcela in a death-defying ceremony. Is love, on the other hand, ultimately victorious?

Detailed information:

Release date: May 24, 2019 (Spain)
Director: Isabel Coixet
Story by: Isabel Coixet, Narciso de Gabriel

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/title/80121387

MANK is a biographical drama film set to be released in 2020 about screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz and his work on the Citizen Kane script. Ceán Chaffin, Douglas Urbanski, and Eric Roth produce the picture, which is directed by David Fincher and written by his late father, Jack Fincher.

'MANK' depicts Hollywood as seen through the eyes of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz while working on the screenplay for 'Citizen Kane.' The video examines how key events of the time, such as the emergence of Nazi Germany, the 1934 governor elections, and Hollywood politics, influenced Herman's work. This film is a must-see for fans of 'Citizen Kane,' as it depicts the difficulties Herman had in creating his magnum masterpiece.

Detailed information:

Release date: Nov 13, 2020 (United States)
Director: David Fincher
Screenwriter: Jack Fincher

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/title/81117189

Sam Levinson wrote, produced, and directed Malcolm and Marie, a black-and-white romantic drama film released in 2021. Filming took conducted in secret in June and July 2020, making it the first Hollywood picture to be written, funded, and produced during the COVID-19 epidemic. Kid Cudi, an American music artist, is an executive producer on the film.

The video depicts writer-director Malcolm Elliott and his lover, Marie Jones, returning home following a movie premiere. While Marie is disappointed that she was not included in Malcolm's speech, she rapidly becomes perplexed as to why she was not cast as the film's female protagonist. Malcolm goes on to explain how the persona was mostly based on all of the women he had previously dated, further causing a breach between the pair. As the night progresses, their friendship is put to the ultimate test as their issues come to a climax.

Detailed information:

Director: Sam Levinson
Release date: Feb 05, 2021 (United States)
Story by: Sam Levinso

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/title/81344370

Rebecca Hall's feature directorial debut, Passing, is a 2021 black-and-white drama film that she wrote, produced, and directed. The film is based on Nella Larsen's 1929 novel of the same name, and the title alludes to African-Americans who have skin that is pale enough to be mistaken for white and are referred to as "passing." Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland, Bill Camp, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, and Alexander Skarsgard are among the cast members of the film.

'Passing,' set in 1920s New York, centers around estranged childhood friends Irene Redfield, a light-skinned black woman, and Clare Bellew, who seeks to pass as white. Irene discovers upon reuniting with Claire that she has married a white guy called John, who is prejudiced and abuses black people. Although John is initially uninformed of Clare's ethnic history, the latter chooses to re-involve herself in Irene's life, revealing her origin. John wants vengeance after being deceived, which leads to a disastrous finale that threatens to break the friendship once and for all.

Detailed information:

Release date: Oct 27, 2021 (United States)
Director: Rebecca Hall
Screenwriters: Rebecca Hall, Nella Larsen

Link to watch: https://www.netflix.com/title/81424320