The films that move us the most connect to a long history of world cinema. They were shaped by other films and filmmakers from a myriad of countries and backgrounds. The Hollywood blockbuster you cherish might have its roots in 90s Hong Kong action cinema or the French New Wave. Those connections are real, and they shape the cinema that exists today.

We built it for three kinds of people. For the moviegoer who loves Hollywood but senses there's a whole world beyond it — and wants to discover more. For the cinephile whose appetite is never satisfied, always looking to go deeper. And for anyone who's tired of scrolling through three streaming apps at night, finding nothing worth watching.

If you're any of those people, this is for you.

Our hope is that Cinema Atlas aids you on a journey of discovery — and that along the way, you find new films and filmmakers from backgrounds different than your own.