In 2024, films that touch on big truths dominate the year-end charts, with a mix of styles and themes. Jonathan Glazer's Holocaust film "The Zone of Interest" and Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things" top the lists, despite their conflicting styles. Other notable films include Sean Baker's "Anora", Coralie Fargeat's "The Substance", and Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two". Noteworthy is the appreciation for smaller films and the only Dutch short film on the list, Nina Gantz' "Wander to Wonder". Themes such as fascism, climate crisis, and the gap between self-image and external perception characterize the film year, with films that explore both major social issues and intimate human experiences.

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