Barack Obama is wrapping 2022 by summing up his favourites in cinema and music this year. Take a look:
Movies
- The Fablemans. The film, a personal depiction of iconic director Steven Spielberg's childhood, has been widely recognised as one of the best films of 2022.
Decision to Leave. Park Chan-wook's romantic thriller is part of the Oscars 2023 shortlist and was also chosen to compete for Cannes Film Festival's highest prize -- Palme d'Or .
The Woman King. Gina Prince-Bythewood's alternate history epic is about women warriors who guarded the African Kingdom Dahomey in the 1800s. The film's cast includes Oscar winner Viola Davis.
Aftersun. Debutant director Charlotte Wells' film is about a woman's reflection on her last holiday with her father at a fading resort.
Emily the Criminal. John Patton Ford's crime-thriller tells the story of an unemployed and debt-ridden college graduate who becomes embroiled in a credit card scam.
Petite Maman. A film about childhood memory and grief by French film director Céline Sciamma.
Descendent. Margaret Brown's historical documentary highlights the personal stories of a African community in Alabama. Its producer is Higher Ground, a company founded by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
Happening. French drama-thriller Happening chronicles the life of young woman who becomes pregnant in the 1960s -- a time when abortions were illegal in the country.
Till. The film is a portrait of African-American activist Mamie Till-Bradley, who fought for justice for her murdered 14-year-old son.
Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film has been described as a "big-hearted" and "funny" sci-fi action adventure about a Chinese-American woman (Michelle Yeoh) struggling with her taxes.
Top Gun: Maverick. Tom Cruise returned as top naval aviator Lt. Pete "Maverick" in the blockbuster sequel to the 1986 original.
The Good Boss. Academy Award Winner Javier Bardem leads this Spanish workplace comedy about a family-run business.
Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy. Ryusuke Hamaguchi's romantic-drama anthology explores how three women negotiate modern relationships.
A Hero. Asghar Farhadi's character drama won the Cannes Grand Prix this year. It was also nominated for Palme d'Or.
Hit the Road. This Persian language film shows a family's road trip and the conflicting emotions during.
Tar. Tar delves into the highs and lows of a famous music composer, portrayed by Cate Blanchett.
After Yang. Korean filmmaker Kogonada's movie is about a family confronting questions of love and loss after artificial intelligence aid breaks down suddenly.
Obama's favourite songs (2022)
The Heart Part 5: Kendrick Lamar
Titi Me Pregunto: Bad Bunny
Pof: Ari Lennox
Something in the Orange: Zack Bryan
Last Last: Burna Boy
American Boy: Ethel Cain
Communion in My Cup: Tank and the Bangas ft The Ton3s
Pull Up: Koffee
Saoko: Rosalia
Rush: Arya Starr
Break My Soul: Beyonce
Life is Good: SiR ft Scribz Riley
That's Where I Am: Maggie Rogers
Dodinin by Leyla McCalla
Sunshine by Steve Lacy ft Foushee
Calm Down by Rema
Problems With It by Plains
Feelings for You by Xavier Omar
Belize by Danger Mouse & Black Thought ft MF DOOM
Tamagotchi by Omar Apollo
Home Maker by Sudan Archives
Where I Go by NxWorries by Anderson Paak & Knwledge ft H.E.R
Shirt by SZA
About Damn Time by Lizzo
Round Midnight by Adam Blackstone & Jazmine Sullivan
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