“Casablanca” (1942) – Michael Curtiz, Top16 Variety, Top3 AFI

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“Casablanca” (1942) – Michael Curtiz, Top16 Variety, Top3 AFI, World cinema classics

The artistic film "Casablanca" stands among the outstanding masterpieces of Hollywood. The plot unfolds during World War II in the neutral Moroccan city of Casablanca. The cafe owner, Rick Blaine, is renowned in the city for his impeccable reputation. He aids the escape of French Resistance leader Victor Laszlo and his wife Ilsa Lund, despite Rick Blaine being in love with Ilsa Lund for many years. The film gained recognition due to its powerful storytelling and the talented performances of actors Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. It received three Oscars in the categories of Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.