Citizen Kane

A groundbreaking film from 1941, directed by Orson Welles, follows the life of a wealthy newspaper magnate, exploring themes of power, ambition, and the elusiveness of happiness. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks, as a reporter investigates the meaning behind the mogul’s enigmatic last word. Starring Orson Welles himself, the film is renowned for its innovative storytelling techniques and cinematography. It received nine Academy Award nominations and won for Best Original Screenplay. This classic can be viewed for free on Soap2day.