1999: A Year in Film

The 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s comprised the true golden age of cinema. This amazing period saw the rise of the summer blockbuster, yet the quest for commercial success went hand in hand with innovation, creative freedom, and artistic merit. The era was marked by rapid technological advancement, alongside a kaleidoscopic variety of films; and 1999, the final year of the era, was one of the greatest years in the history of the medium.