1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: The Book That Made Me a Film Nerd

Do you remember how you fell in love with movies? For me, it started with a random coffee table book that changed my life forever: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. 🎬


In this video, I take you through my journey with this iconic book — from discovering classics I’d never seen, obsessively highlighting each film, to falling in love with directors like Alfred Hitchcock, Kurosawa, Billy Wilder, and David Lean. I share my favourite memories, hidden gems, and even some films that… well, I wish I could forget.


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Whether you’re a casual movie fan, a budding cinephile, or just looking for your next must-watch film, this video is a love letter to cinema and a guide to discovering some of the most influential films in history.


What you’ll discover in this video:

My personal journey through 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

How this book gave me a self-taught film education

Favourite films I discovered: Les Diaboliques, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Taxi Driver, There Will Be Blood, and more

The hidden gems and experimental films that surprised me

Tips for using the book as your own cinematic guide

If you love movies, film history, or just want to geek out over cinema classics, this video is for you.


🎥 Join me as I continue my journey to watch, analyse, and celebrate the best films ever made.


Chapters
0:0 - 0:22: Intro
0:23 - 0:58: What is the 1001 movies?
0:59 - 3:15: Why is it Special?
3:16 - 4:38: Favourite Films:
4:39 - 6:16: Downsides:
6:17 - 7:32: How many I've Watched?


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