This list is a compilation of the greatest films of all time, as determined by Sight & Sound magazine. It includes films from all genres and eras, from classic Hollywood films to modern independent films. Each film is evaluated on its artistic and technical merits, as well as its influence on the history
The "Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time" is a list published every ten years by Sight and Sound according to worldwide opinion polls they conduct. They published the critics' list, based on 1,639 participating critics, programmers, curators, archivists and academics, and the directors' list, based on 480 directors and filmmakers. Sight and Sound, published by the British Film Institute (BFI), has conducted a poll of the greatest films every 10 years since 1952.