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Saddest films of all time?


Not soppy romcoms or teenage drivel, I want the most sulking, Lynchnian, Bela Tarr-style level of abandoned hopelessness and misery. Please recommend things that are designed to be as emotionally exhausting and damaging to your psyche as possible. Thanks and god bless.

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Schindler’s list

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Agreed. I saw that movie when I was 14 and will never forget the dread and sorrow I felt.

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Old Yeller (1959)

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"...things that are designed to be as emotionally exhausting and damaging to your psyche as possible."

The Passion of the Christ (2004) qualifies. Decided to rewatch it last night after seeing Mel Gibson in an interview on YouTube discussing it.

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A compelling follow up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saT3umhfXmY

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