Whats the best foreign language movie you've seen?

Answer 1

Danton with french actor Gerard Depardieu, polish director Andrzej Wajda.
It is about the last days of the french revolutionary Danton.

Answer 2

You know, I cannot remember if there's even really any language in it, but it is a French film, so I will include it. It's called "Night and Fog", and it's a documentary by a French filmmaker which was made in 1955. It's very short, right around 1/2 hour, but it is one of the most moving things I have ever seen. He went to Auschwitz and filmed the remains of the camp, and then combined that with footage from the same camp shot by the Nazis during the war. I think there may be some narration, because I remember when I saw it, I didn't have to read the subtitles (but I could be confusing it with a different black and white French film, too).

I guess I should explain why it's the best one I have seen, since the subject matter doesn't really lend itself to the idea of "best". Knowing about the Holocaust, and reading a lot, and doing research are all really good ways to be able to know what happened, but the truth is that when you start talking about millions of people, the number is so staggeringly huge it is really beyond understanding. Seeing a close up of a pair of eyeglasses, and having the camera gradually move back until you realize you are looking at an entire, huge warehouse filled with discarded eyeglasses is like being kicked in the stomach--it literally takes your breath away. It also gives humanity to those staggering numbers. You begin to understand just how huge a tragedy and crime the Holocaust really was. When your mind reluctantly admits that each of those pair of glasses represents a fellow human being who was slaughtered, you begin to realize the true meaning of genocide. And it is horrifying.

If you just wanted to know about a feature film that's foreign, my vote goes to Bergman's "The Seventh Seal". I have always liked Max Von Sydow, and that image, at the end, of the people following death along the spine of the hill is one of the greatest images in all of movie history, in my opinion.

Answer 3

"The Best of Youth"-- Italian film that follows a family through 4 or so decades, using historical Italian events as the backdrop (the rioting, and the flood of Florence in the late '60's, Italy losing the World Cup in the '60's and consequently winning in the '80's, etc.). Very dramatic, and be ready to cry. Also, aware that it's 6 hours long, so either watch it in increments, or have an arsenal of snacks and a good bulk of your day available!

Answer 4

English

Answer 5

I can think of one where I actually remember the name. It was called Les Visitors and Jean Reno was a central character. Funny movie.

Answer 6

Das Boot

Answer 7

Farewell My Concubine(China) and Ma Vie en Rose(France)

I loved them both, but Farewell My Concubine is my fav movie.

Answer 8

Personally, I like Run Lola Run. It's a German movie.

Answer 9

Apocalypto

Answer 10

Pan's Labyrinth~!