Does anyone have any suggestions of great foreign films to watch. Any Latin American, Asian, Middle Eastern, or European? I would like to take a break from American films. Thanks
2006-06-07 04:41:58 · 13 answers · asked by Morpheus 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Colombian ones: Maria Full of Grace, La estrategia del Caracol
Brazil: City of God
HK: In the Mood for Love
Mexico: Amores Perros, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Like Water for Chocolate, The Crime of Padre Amaro
UK: No Man's Land
Spain: Talk to Her (2001)
Peru: Pantaleon y las Visitadoras
If you really want the whole list go to http://www.foreignfilms.com/spanish.html. It will provide you with the top 100 best foreign movies ever, from different parts of the world
2006-06-07 04:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
There are so many. I will break it down by some important movements.
Poetic Realism (France):
Pépé le Moko
Port of Shadows
Le Jour se lève
The French New Wave :
Jules et Jim
The 400 Blows
Breathless
Italian Neorealism:
The Bicycle Thief
Umberto D
Open City
Czech New Wave:
Closely Watched Trains
The Firemen's Ball
The Loves of a Blonde
German Expressionism:
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Nosferatu (1922)
M
Dogme '95 (originating in Denmark):
The Idiots
The Celebration
Italian for Beginners
Others:
Ran (Japan)
Floating Weeds (Japan)
8 1/2 (Italy)
La Dolce Vita (Italy)
Pickpocket (France)
The Piano Teacher (Austria/France)
Oldboy (Korea) very recent and entertaining
The Saddest Music in the World (Canada)
Naked (UK)
In Select Theaters Now:
Army of Shadows (France)
The Proposition (Australia)
2006-06-07 05:28:28 · answer #2 · answered by Jordan L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run Lola Run [Lola rennt] is a great alternative. It is German, has a short length, consists of a female lead, doesn't follow a traditional storytelling structure, and is low on subtitles.
It was even spoofed on The Simpsons (if that scores a bonus point).
It's all about a woman who is trying to save her boyfriend's life but she only has 20 minutes to do so. There aren't cell phones or vehicles available to use - so she has to RUN.
The music's pretty good and every time I watch it there a little bit of a rush. This is a good start to help get you into foreign film...you can get your feet wet but not feel as if it's something so esoteric it will bore you. It's not too long, paced rather well, and should be a creative alternative from something typical of Hollywood.
Hope you enjoy it! :)
2006-06-07 05:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by drumnbassfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's one: Amelie. It's a French film and shows an exaggerated Paris (like the one in Madeline) but it has a very good plot. It's about a girl (Audrey Tatou) who has grown up almost an orphan and has sort of this quirky weirdness to her and she has all these cute adventures like skipping stones in the river and guessing how many people are having an orgasm right this second (Fifteen!)
Malena is an Italian coming-of-age film about ayoung boy who saves a woman named Malena (Monica Bellucci) from the village's suspicions of her committing adultery on her husband.
Y Tu Mama Tambien is a film in Mexico about three teenagers who discover "things" on a road trip. It's a bit risque but it's very fun. It was directed by Alfonso Curaon who also directed the third Harry Potter installment.
These are just some foreign films you might be interested in especially at this time when you are making a transition. Enjoy!
2006-06-07 04:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by Isabella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought by Hollywood Movie you meant movies about Hollywood. My favorite is A Star is Born with James Mason and Judy Garland. You really get the idea of what Hollywood is like. Great, great movie.
2016-03-26 21:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i would suggest you to watch irani movies .There is a movie called "Tateelat-e-Tabistaani " or Summer Holidays , It is a very nice movie .
I am from Pakistan ,There is a Movie Jinnah which you could watch (If you are interested in history).
Chinese Movies are very nice too , you can get them in subtitles or dubbed .
Other than that , from Asian movies i would definitely recommend Indian movies of Sahrukh khan , Preity Zinta , etc .Indian movies are worth watching , not every movie ,but of the main legendary actors .
You will find the difference , of emotions feel , everything , Its a complete 3 hours entertainment .
You can watch Rand De Basanti, Veer Zaara (worth watching) , Lagaan (an oscar nominated indian movie),Pardes etc .
Dilwale Dulhaniya le jaayege is one of the best Bollywood has every produced .
hope this helps .
best regards.Hope you enjoy your time.
2006-06-07 04:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by Sidra T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a film based on a Korean urban legend
A Tale of 2 Sisters.
It is an edgy thriller, a little scary at times, but VERY GOOD!
2006-06-07 04:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by foodlover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run Lola Run (German, I think, maybe Russian)
Volcano High (Asian)
Ong Bak (Asian)
Kung Fu Hustle (Asian)
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (European)
2006-06-07 04:48:19 · answer #8 · answered by shipaaao19 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spanish films are usually very special and French/Chineese films. Very good ones.
2006-06-07 04:44:01 · answer #9 · answered by Tones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lock stock and two smoking barrels (English), Amelie (French), Killing Zoe (French) are some of my favorites depending on the Genre you like.
2006-06-07 04:44:01 · answer #10 · answered by Hax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋