Top 10 Greatest Films of All Time

Determined by the Sight & Sound poll — the most respected critics survey in cinema, conducted every decade by the British Film Institute — this list represents the consensus of over 1,600 film critics, programmers, curators, and academics worldwide. These 10 films span 52 years of filmmaking history across six countries, and their combined influence shapes virtually every narrative film produced today. From Orson Welles revolutionising camera technique to Kubrick redefining science fiction, each represents a singular artistic achievement.