AFI's 10 Top 10

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Originally Posted by raphael_is_cool

The Third Man is a British film. I guess they just have certain criteria since all that has is an American co-producer and some American actors.

The criteria for their top 100 list, which is the basis for all of their other lists.

1. Feature-length: Narrative format, at least 40 minutes in length.

2. American film: English language, with significant creative and/or financial production elements from the United States.

3. Critical Recognition: Formal commendation in print.

4. Major Award Winner: Recognition from competitive events including awards from organizations in the film community and major film festivals.

5. Popularity Over Time: Including figures for box office adjusted for inflation, television broadcasts and syndication, and home video sales and rentals.

6. Historical Significance: A film's mark on the history of the moving image through technical innovation, visionary narrative devices or other groundbreaking achievements.

7. Cultural Impact: A film's mark on American society in matters of style and substance.