A crime thriller directed by Todd Phillips, starring Joaquin Phoenix as DC Comics’ character Joker. It won the Golden Lion at the 76th Venice International Film Festival.

“Joker” (2019) is a film about the origin of DC Comics’ Joker villain. This work explores the human side and identity of the villain, and focuses on redefining the classic supervillain.

The plot of the film follows Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), who suffers from exhausting daily life and social gaps, turning into the Joker. It contains his mental changes and the collapse of humanity. Arthur forms his character as the Joker, choosing a path of revenge for the harsh reality.

“Joker” was praised for Joaquin Phoenix’s outstanding performance and dark atmosphere. The film deals with social themes and mental breakdowns, sparking controversy among critics and audiences, especially with its empirical representation of mental health issues and social gaps. Critics rated it as a highly artistic and groundbreaking work, nominated for the 11th Academy Award and ultimately winning the Best Actor Award.