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4. Hugo
Martin Scorsese dived on the opportunity to tell a story about the conservation of old cinema. The director is known for his love and respect for the first pioneering filmmakers that were active at the beginning of the 20th century. Consequently, Hugo is a love letter to each one of them as he stresses the importance of preserving and safeguarding films that are in danger of being lost.
On the surface, Hugo follows an orphan boy who lives in a train station who is working to finish a project he and his father started. But, the messaging is far more interested in examining forgotten filmmaking.
In particular, the film focuses on the legacy of Georges Méliès who had made several films throughout his career, most of which have now been lost. It is a sad reminder of a time where everything was not easily accessible on the internet.
Hugo is a sweet and sentimental film that feels like a dedication of adoration from one master filmmaker to another. Scorsese's passion is felt in every frame of Hugo and it is one of his best films in recent years.