Top 20 movies with the longest runtime

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A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (Image via Star Cinema)
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (Image via Star Cinema)

13) The Works and Days (of Tayoko Shiojiri in the Shiotani Basin) (2020)

The Works and Days (Image via Grasshopper Film)
The Works and Days (Image via Grasshopper Film)

Spanning 480 minutes, this film by C.W. Winter and Anders Edström tells the story of a farmer in a small Japanese village. It captures the rhythms of rural life with a patient and observational style, allowing everyday moments to resonate deeply. The film’s length mirrors the slow passage of time in the village, giving space for the characters’ lives and surroundings to feel authentic. It’s an intimate portrait of one family’s life and connection to their land.

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Edited by Anshika Jain