What movie has the best opening scene of all time?

Mine is that of The Turin Horse . Béla Tarr’s opening shot lasts nearly 10 minutes, showing a weary old horse struggling against the wind, carrying a carriage through a barren landscape.

There’s no dialogue, no music—just the sound of the wind and the slow, agonizing movement of the horse. It’s hypnotic, yet deeply unsettling.

Why does this work? The entire film is about the inescapable decay of life, and this opening scene forces the audience to feel it. It’s pure atmosphere, pulling us into a world where hope barely flickers. So what is your favourite?