9. Paths of Glory (1957)
Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory is a powerful condemnation of military bureaucracy and the futility of war. During World War I, Colonel Dax (Kirk Douglas) defends soldiers wrongly accused of cowardice. It is a masterpiece that was made even more emotive with the use of signature tracking shots by Kubrick and stark black-and-white cinematography. Though there was a scandal surrounding its initial release, today it is recognized as one of the greatest anti-war films. Its themes of justice and sacrifice resonate so strongly that it becomes a timeless classic.
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