20 movies that you need to be really smart to fully understand

15) The Fountain (2006)

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Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain tells three parallel stories spanning different time periods: a conquistador searching for the Tree of Life, a modern-day scientist trying to cure his wife’s cancer, and a futuristic astronaut seeking enlightenment. The complexity comes from its symbolic storytelling, where each timeline reflects the others. The film’s non-linear narrative requires viewers to interpret recurring imagery, such as metaphors for love, mortality, and transcendence. Its blend of philosophy and emotional depth makes it difficult to fully grasp in one viewing.

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