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German-born British composer of Sleep and The Blue Notebooks, and of film scores including Arrival.
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Harold and MaudeOther Hal Ashby
When I first saw Harold and Maude as a student, I thought, well, they’ve made a film just for me. I love everything about it.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Max Richter, the entry for Harold and Maude.
2026-02-02·criterion.com ↗
The 400 BlowsOther François Truffaut
The 400 Blows leaves an indelible mark, doesn’t it? It’s truly unforgettable.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Max Richter, the entry for The 400 Blows.
2026-02-02·criterion.com ↗
Fanny and AlexanderOther Ingmar Bergman
Fanny and Alexander is a masterpiece that explores both themes.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Max Richter, the entry for Fanny and Alexander.
2026-02-02·criterion.com ↗
Frances HaOther Noah Baumbach
Frances Ha has this fantastic freewheeling energy.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Max Richter, the entry for Frances Ha.
2026-02-02·criterion.com ↗
Hoop DreamsOther Steve James
Hoop Dreams is absolutely amazing.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Max Richter, the entry for Hoop Dreams.
2026-02-02·criterion.com ↗
La dolce vitaOther Federico Fellini
But of course there are films that you remember by their scores, like La dolce vita, whose images are suffused with Nina Rota’s extraordinary music. I love Fellini’s films, but I’m especially fond of this one.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Max Richter, the entry for La dolce vita.
2026-02-02·criterion.com ↗
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