Austeria (1983) ****

Excellent Polish drama set during World War I in south-eastern Poland. Poetic, sensual, surprising and exotic. One of Jerzy Kawalerowicz's best films, and one of Franciszek Pieczka's most memorable performances.

Terms Of Endearment (1983) ****

Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life (1983) ****

Fanny And Alexander (1983) ****

The Ballad Of Narayama (1983) ****

Risky Business (1983) ****

Pauline à la plage (1983) ****

Zelig (1983) ****

Brilliant mockumentary by Woody Allen.

The Right Stuff (1983) ****

Compelling drama about the Mercury astronauts.