This was the richest decade yet for non-fiction film. As technology further advanced itself into unpredictable and shape-shifting ways, so did the doc form. We now seem to be part of a generation that records just about everything, which has given documentary filmmakers worldwide a treasure trove of creative freedom to mold and shape storytelling narratives through the footage taken. And yet, that didn’t scare some directors from completely inserting themselves into their narratives. Films by Kirsten Johnson, Jafar Panahi and Laurie Anderson were as much about the artist directing as the topic being tackled.

Today, we continue our decade series, where we recap the best cinema had to offer in the 2010s. This time, we tackle the best acting of the last 10 years by highlighting the actors and actresses who turned in the most iconic performances. The performers, six men, and five women, must have surely not known that their work would not only be remembered but would also be celebrated years after its initial release. Whenever art is created, albeit a painting, a written novella or acting performances, the artist rarely thinks about the effect his or her work will have on the zeitgeist years from now; however, the following 10 performances have turned into time-capsule worthy moments not just within the present decade at hand but will surely stand the test of time.

This last decade in animation brought a lot of technological advancement. Yes, Studio Ghibli's iconic Hayao Miyazaki entered retirement, only to announce he would soon make a comeback, but animators took over his mantle as lines were stretched out as to what was visually possible, with the use of both traditional and computer-generated techniques. The storytelling, however, was a little less risk-taking, with many of the very best films opting for traditional storylines and narratives. However, if in the past much of animation was designed to appeal to kids, the adults in the room were entertained as well this decade. There was less of a divide in animation appealing to both adults and children alike.