Rope (1948)

Hitchcock’s experimental stage play on film is a post-murder story that takes place in real time. The long takes and minimal editing would've been a logistical headache for everyone involved, but the result is a fine example of how groundbreaking the director was. It also highlights how closely linked the stage and screen used to be.
The pressure on the actors to hit their marks at the correct time and not screw up the shot for everyone else must have been immense. It does sometimes feel like that preoccupation is preventing them from giving the performance 100%, even Jimmy Stewart isn't exempt, but that shouldn't detract from the masterful way everything is orchestrated.

5 artistic signatures out of 5