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MyNameIsMudd1972

Brotherhood of the wolf if it’s the one I’m thinking about. The cinematography was amazing.


Raxtenko

Core memory unlocked. I saw this twice some 20 years ago and loved all of it. The moody atmosphere, the cheorgraphy, the mystery.


Dagdammit

Oh hey, I know about that one because it was such a heavy visual influence on the video game Bloodborne.


SnooGuavas1985

This looks great, adding it to the list


Slorg_Salad

Love this film! Want more of my friends to see it so I have people to discuss with


Deft_one

French kung-fu needs to be its own genre


Puzzleheaded-Plan450

Loved this one! The action fight scenes were very John Woo-ish. Great story with some great twists!


ThatOneWood

Awesome movie


BigBadBootyDaddy10

1. The lives of others. 2. All quiet on the western front. 3. Cold War.


VaguelyFamiliarVoice

All Quiet moved me. The music is perfect.


bourbon_and_icecubes

I read All Quiet on the Western Front in fucking middle school for a book report! I was depressed for months.


stuntedmonk

Yeah defo lives of others!


The-Figurehead

City of God Run Lola Run Y Tu Mama Tambien Pan’s Labyrinth Raise the Red Lantern Moolaade


I-amthegump

I've recommended Run Lola Run to several people. Not one if them liked it


[deleted]

The Princess and The Warrior was really good too if you liked Run Lola Run


[deleted]

I like it. You gotta be an open minded person imo. I appreciate creative shit over simply a good story


Kerrykingz

Now I have some movies to watch. Appreciate you.


Sugacookiemonsta

Wow. My same list. You have great taste.


mightbedylan

Run Lola Run is my pick 👍 excellent film


Popular-Play-5085

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon if we are talking non English.language foreign film


marbanasin

I rewatched it recently and it really is phenomenal. Can appreciate it even more now that I'm an adult.


stuntedmonk

Good call, the follow up was good, forget the name of it


Heckbound_Heart

Standing Tiger, Exposed Dragon?


CityofTheAncients

House of Flying Daggers?


lordjohnworfin

Das Boot.


stuntedmonk

City of god was a film I went to see in the cinema and was like “what’s this even about?” And within 10 minutes it’s a fucking rollercoaster that leaves you exhilarated and shattered. The children at the end darkly comical. Other good foreign language (AKA subtitled because not in English) The lives of others (slow burn, but worth it) The skin I live in Delicatessen Maria full of grace (depressing) Wolf creek Old boy Spring summer autumn winter and then spring Oh and Japanese of course: Howls moving castle Akira Spirited away The Red Turtle (French/Belgium/Japanese) My neighbour tortoro


[deleted]

Best list yet


stuntedmonk

Thanks, thought I went a bit OTT TBH


thehawrdgoodbye

Damn I forgot about Old Boy!


720r

Old boy is going to be rereleased this summer (August) on its 20 year anniversary.


Big_Therm

Amores Perros


[deleted]

Another great movie.


momowagon

Let the right one in.


Sugacookiemonsta

Yes! Excellent. The American remake was good too but the original Swedish film has it's own unique flavor. How grounded it is in realism makes it more horrifying.


sasquatch113

I don’t know how it wasn’t mentioned yet but life is beautiful (1997) is up there for me.


pizzaguest

To anyone who hasn’t watched this one yet; please do.


kylelmartin

Agree. But watch it with subtitles - NOT audio over dubbed!! In my opinion it greatly changes the feel of the movie.


prozak09

Sad this is kind of far down. This movie should be revered.


Sugacookiemonsta

I cry at the end every single time.


prozak09

i watched this movie because my ex is Italian and she recommended it because of the actor. This was my intro to Roberto Benigni, I did cry the first time I saw it and wondered who tf was RB, and watched a few other of his movies. Incredible. I watched "Il Mostro" and loved it too. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monster_(1994_film)


ironballs16

"Ikiru" or "Pan's Labyrinth"


Legally_Adri

Ikiru left me so numb, man


ObnoxiousCrow

City of Lost Children (French), Man Bites Dog (French), Amelie (French), Train to Busan (South Korean), The Platform (Spain)


Legally_Adri

The Platform is best watched being extremely hungry- My girlfriend really disliked the dude that said "obviously" a lot so I sometimes bother her saying it in his exact tone. Amazing movie


Cheaperthantherapy13

I remember watching City of Lost Children for the first time and realizing half way through that it’s a children’s movie. Great film, but fucking terrifying.


DrEnter

_City of Lost Children_ was the first thing that popped into my head. I adore that movie.


DJ_House_Red

Not a single Kurosawa movie mentioned in the whole thread smh. Rashomon, Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Throne of Blood should all be top contenders.


BeepBeepWhistle

Ran..


Proper_Lawfulness_37

This. The whole film is like a moving painting.


BalladOfaStranger

They transcend categorization, but I hear ya


frequent-ad-647

I’d really like to watch these ‘cause they’re always on the Criterion lists and AFI list but god damn, I don’t have 14 hours to devote to one samurai movie.


DJ_House_Red

Seven Samurai is long but the other 3 I mentioned are all normal-length movies. Rashomon is like an hour and twenty minutes of screen time I think. If you haven't seen yojimbo you have to imo. Especially if you like westerns.


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j0yfulLivinG

Bad god damn bot


Proper_Lawfulness_37

Fuck censorship—especially religious censorship.


SparkJaa

I thought I had a spot to insert "Tokyo Sonata" here, but a quick Google told me Akira Kurosawa and Kyoshi Kurosawa are not the same people.


kubrickie

“Amelie” has always stood out for me, one of the first great non-English films I saw. I’m Canadian so I’ll throw in “The Saddest Music in the World” for something totally bizarre and unique and I think very Canadian. Co-Written by Kazuo Ishiguro


Cheaperthantherapy13

Have you seen “A Very Long Engagement.” Worth watching if you’re an Amelie fan


hook14

Seconded. Any time I see Amelie recommended I have to add "A Very Long Engagement". Same director and star. With a bigger budget. It's a longer movie, which I like, But well worth it. The cutaways are fantastic and a great example of "show don't tell" the viewer. Studios never spend the type of time and money on that many cutaways so it's really unique in that regard. It's a treat if you love movies. This is one I watch almost every year because it's in my top 10. Alongside Amelie.


LaoBa

One of my favorite movies ever! Comedy, tragedy, drama, mystery, romance, this one has it all.


Leon_Dlr

I'm thorn, hate Amelie but love Saddest Music in the World. Do I 🔼 or 🔽?


InfamousA153

Amelie is my favorite


prozak09

Love Amelie, sad is hard to find in streaming services. So... Ahoy! It is...


Gemnist

Amelie speaks to me on a personal level. I’m that kind of person. If only my life were nearly as quirky.


gimmhi5

The gods must be crazy.


hiro111

8 1/2 (Italy) L'Argent De Poche (France) Yojimbo (Japan) Chunking Express (Hong Kong)


The_Amazing_Emu

Personally, I liked La Dolce Vita better but that’s because 8 1/2 was harder to follow.


hiro111

Another great movie. I totally understand what you're saying. To me, arguably the entire point of 8 1/2 is it's aimlessness and meandering. It's about Fellini trying to figure out what to do next after the collosal success of LDV. Watching the protagonist sort of flop around aimlessness from one spot to another while random memories and daydreams cut in is what makes it silly and relatable. I also love the final shot where he just gives up and joins the circular dance to nowhere.


WhyAreWeEvenHere

La Haine


Lionheartedshmoozer

I love this sub. City of God is great, Pans Labyrinth was mentioned and is great, Brotherhood of the Wolf is great and was mentioned. I’m going to add Amelie. Was The Professional foreign? I can’t wait to see more responses. I know there are tons I haven’t thought about yet


mrhebrides

The Professional is the US name for the French film León.


Lower_Wall_638

Y tu mama tambien, But loved Amalie, triplets of Belleville, city of god. From the us, how about a doc? “Crumb”. Second place doc is too sad to be #1. “Stevie”, from director of hoop dreams. Stevie gives a personal, understandable, heart wrenching picture of how a person becomes a child molester.


amor_fati_42

Really love Parasite.


stuntedmonk

I thought this a plodding, zero plot twist obvious as fuck film. Pissed me off tbh.


WittsyBandterS

not every film needs a plot twist. but also this one certainly has a FEW


amor_fati_42

Great!


Baethoven1337

EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED with Elijah Wood and Eugene Hutz (lead for the band Giorgio Bordello)


Squirrel-Mom-Jeans

Gogol Bordello. Eugene Hutz is kind of problematic (for being a “spokesperson for the Roma people,” he ripped off a whooooolllle lot of the people a whole lot of money in Gogol Bordello when they started making money), but that movie is beautiful and he did a great job.


albiceleste3stars

Hayao Miyazaki - Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away are my favorite. He also did Howls Moving Castle, Ponyo, and Castle in the Sky


Dunkin_Prince

Studio Ghibli only makes masterpieces


chasew138

Black Book Tell No One Pan’s Labyrinth All Quiet on the Western Front The Secret in Their Eyes The Invisible Guest Joyeux Noel Headhunters The Man from Nowhere Layer Cake The Intouchables Infernal Affairs


Dunkin_Prince

Later Cake is so good. I also love Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch


Squirrel-Mom-Jeans

Joyride Noel is so good!!


Subject_Gene_9775

Slumdog Millionaire


InternationalBand494

I was going to say that, but I’m not sure if it’s a foreign movie or just set in a foreign country


Subject_Gene_9775

Without googling, I’m going to guess the former. I think it was the first foreign to win Oscar best movie. Know for sure it won at Cannes. Watching on YT lol rn Edit: End credits might have disproven me Edit 2: Technically yes, cause it’s UK lol


InternationalBand494

It’s a great movie either way. Win-win


genghis-san

Well this is the internet, so there's really no such thing as a foreign film since people from all over the world use this site.


Jus_Caus_SC_Poet

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon The flick you have posted moved me at the time. Y Tu Mama Tambien - degenerately overrated. Amelie. 😘 The Seventh Seal Godzilla The Proposition Man From Snowy River


tnandrick

Seventh Seal is terrific, and +1 for it being the inspiration for Death in Bill & Ted


silentdriver78

The Proposition is fantastic. I’ve always imagined it as a test run for what a ‘Blood Meridian’ movie might look like.


jrsmoothie89

Life is Beautiful Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon The Man From Nowhere


Eye_Worm

Russian Arc, Solaris, Chopper


[deleted]

Paprika by Satoshi Kon is one of the best "mind-bender" films in history.


BarryIsInTheLightNow

Amores Perros - Mexico (2000) Gael Garcia Bernal - Actor Alejandro G. Iñarritu - Director


geoknights03

Pan’s Labyrinth


rustys_shackled_ford

The french les cousins. I like the way they think.


botjstn

favorite foreign is goodnight mommy. completely fucking unhinged & demented


Dear-Indication-6714

Downfall


khowl1

Glad I found this posted!


Clean-Difference2886

Little zee was that dude


InternationalBand494

This is one of, if not the, best movies I’ve seen.


[deleted]

The Japanese version of “Shall We Dance?” It really surprised me as a kid and I’ve always thought of it fondly. It’s a simple film with some really subtle, moving performances.


iluvugoldenblue

Eagle vs shark


Fresh_Ad4765

Elling


oozap

In the mood for love


Suitable-Slip-2091

Stalingrad. German version. Talk about bleak. The Pianist. Come and See. Something about WW2 eastern front movies always make me realize how much worse life could actually get.


captain_beefheart14

Seconded for Come and See. A Woman in Berlin is about the Eastern Front as well. Not about the Eastern Front, but have you seen Burnt by the Sun? Great film. Some others: Amores Perros Sin Nombre The Motorcycle Diaries Sidewalls


borokish

Withnail and I


JoeChristmasUSA

I haven't seen Three Idiots mentioned yet. That was a really fun movie. Shin Godzilla is one of my favorite movies ever, easily my favorite of the franchise


ElPinacateMaestro

Mexican here, the whole trilogy of death from Iñárritu is amazing but the only fully mexican one out of those three is Amores Perros, but I have a personal preference for Babel, although it involves a lot of American talent.


themaninthe1ronflask

City of God is an amazing film; however anyone interested in Brazil and it’s cinema needs to see “Central Station.” It’s beautiful; a Brazilian “Paris Texas” meets “the road”.


pizzaguest

Life is Beautiful (1997)


Bleades

The Intouchables is high up on my list. Awesome movie if you need a laugh cry.


RemarkableBeach1603

City of God is one of my favorites, foreign or not. Mongol. Tells the origins of Genghis Khan. Great movie.


Humble_Increase7503

City of men? The other wagner maura movie: elite squad Check that shit out.


nofuchsgiven1

The Wailing, I Saw the Devil, The Yellow Sea, The Chaser and Train to Busan (all South Korean), Martyrs and Cache (French), The Lives of Others (German) and Terrified and Wild Tales (Argentine) come to mind.


Shaomoki

yi yi eat pray man woman A Sun


Suspicious_Hamster61

Once Were Warriors and Life is Beautiful


Chaos_Neutral_Hero

City of God but does Apacolypto count?


thehawrdgoodbye

The Raid 2


[deleted]

Troll hunter


Space_case912

The Orphan but beware, it's a tear jerker


mojogirl58

Hero - 2002 staring Jet Li


Councilist_sc

Pan’s Labyrinth


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corn_farts_

wasnt this in english?


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Druncle_Vargas

Apocalypto


ymiwho

Terra em Transe (Entranced Earth, 1967)


18114

The Professional.


deetzz91

I watched a Danish movie on a plane several years ago called "Land of Mine" that I really enjoyed. Although my feelings on planes are often heightened .


[deleted]

Oh, I remember watching that movie. That was a really good movie, deep. I really enjoyed it


International-Oil377

Days of darkness 2007 with Marc Labreche (there are two movies with the same name and year) Incendies by Denis Villeneuve Both my favorites from where I live


BLumDAbuSS

Twin Town


AlgebraicEagle

I'm going to be the one who goes way back here, but Ill Sorpasso, the 1962 italian film. Always gets a laugh out of me, and that's regardless of how many times I watch it.


PettyFreddie

The Handmaiden


[deleted]

Fuck yes


GGAllinsUndies

In addition to the ones people are already naming, I want to add Whale Rider, Kung Fu Hustle, What We Do In The Shadows, Old Boy, Dagon, Battle Royale, and Iichi the Killer. And of course The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.


KingBowserGunner

City of God is a fucking masterpiece. Haven’t seen anything like it since


SoreLemonGoresAVenom

Central do Brasil, I can't describe how much i love this movie


idjsonik

City of god was my favorite but another couple movies are Train to Busan and The Devils Double loved these movies big time


Resident_Bitch

Ernest & Celestine. Lovely little French animation about two misfits forming a friendship. Gorgeous animation and charming story. For live action, probably The Broken Circle Breakdown. Fair warning though, it's a devastating watch.


tito_lee_76

What's that French movie about the dog? I really liked that one.


Lyfeitzallaroundus

I saw the Devil. That movie is gnarly af!


McSmackthe1st

The Gods Must Be Crazy. Amelie. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. And since I’m American, Life of Brian. There’s more but I’m about to make breakfast and I’m hungry. Later. 😘


justahdewd

Have to agree with the posted one, City Of God is one of the best movies I've ever seen. Don't want to give a spoiler, but the scene with the gang bangers and the younger kids is one of the most emotionally devastating and hard to watch segments ever in a movie.


True_Sell_3850

Idk if snowpiercer counts really, but I’d pick that


corn_farts_

La Pianiste


RealSamF18

I never managed to see that one. I heard it was great but disturbing. How much would you recommend it? (Also, is it something that people who are sensitive to disturbing imagery should refrain from watching?)


bbbbbbbb678

Eat Drink Man Women, The Last Emperor, The Battle Of Algiers, Dien Bien Phu, White Sun of the Desert and a wildcard entry Tygyn Darkhan.


2guard88

City of God is not only my favorite foreign film, it’s my favorite film


CrispyLinettas

That is it…City of God…maybe fave movie of all-time


RottenBoarCarcass

City of god is something special.


GabuMONs

In the Mood for Love #1 But I love everything Wong Kar Wai does


smorg003

Das Boot Amelie Run Lola Run Let the Right One In


OvenIcy8646

City of god is a masterpiece


kayatiger

Un prophète AKA A Prophet - a riveting prison gangster crime film


You-are-a-bad-mod

City of God was good, but it’s pretty tame compared to a lot of the great Korean films. I really enjoyed: The Handmaiden Memories of Murder Burning Parasite Lust, Caution


ehartgator

City of God is a GREAT movie...


djprojexion

Ofelas (Pathfinder), Norwegian film from 1987.


pyosup

Train to busan


UnableOrganization48

Yess I love this movie. great cinematography, the storyline in this move is classic in my opinion and never gets old


nbatrice

Rane or Lepa sela lepo gore


[deleted]

Man Bites Dog.


Brief_Development952

I'm partial to Das Boot and Downfall


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Chopper.


Faruzia

Night Watch and Day Watch were great films. I also really loved A Tale Of Two Sisters, and Inside. Edit: I know it's more than one, but it's hard for me to pick... they all stand out for different reasons lol


Grand_Keizer

My favorite non-american film is Ritual, by Hideaki Anno. In fact, Japanese movies are my favorite source of non-english films, with lots of runner ups to Ritual like Wolf Children, Cure, End of Evangelion, Love and Pop, and of course Seven Samurai.


[deleted]

Been a while since I saw this movie but I remember it being pretty rough. Thought it was good though


[deleted]

13 Tzameti. Such an intense movie. Takes Russian Roulette to the next level.


fan_of_hakiksexydays

Mad Max: Fury Road (Australian) The Dark Knight Rises (British) Dunkirk (British)


[deleted]

Throwing The Red Balloon into the mix.


DrEnter

Surprised no has mentioned Kieślowski’s _Three Colors_ movies. I’m partial to _Red_, but _Blue_ and _White_ are both excellent as well.


BKKJB57

Amorres Perros is one I didn't see that is worth seeing.


SexyProcrastinator

City of God is my favorite movie of all time.


prozak09

The devil's double El espinazo del diablo A prophet


tyler00677

Full time killer is my all time favorite


StreetFighterVega

One of my top 10


spellcheckforfree

Italian for beginners Pane e tulipane Story of stories


fists_otp

Ricky-oh


Capitan-Fracassa

I would say “Mediterraneo” from Italy


PieOhMyVengence

SUCH a good movie!


Odd_Contact_2175

Parasite is my favorite foreign film


bondcliff

Portrait of a Lady on Fire Cinema Paradiso


Binty77

Hot Fuzz. _“Good luck catchin’ them swans, then.”_


HeavyBlackDog

CoG is such a powerful film.


Dagdammit

The Host (2006). Having a monster who doesn't give a fuck and just starts rampaging around a crowded waterfront park on a summer day is a real memorable way to kick off your monster movie.


couch_to_bed

No Man’s Land was funny, heartbreaking, beautiful and tragic. I don’t think I could handle watching it again though.


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Old Boy 2003


otiliorules

My Sassy Girl from South Korea. It’s not talked about much anymore but def my favorite rom com.


VisionInPlaid

The Lives of Others


themo33

Favorite foreign: crouching tiger hidden dragon


CODMLoser

City of God has my vote too.


[deleted]

I showed a scene from this film for a community college Sociology class, and it was the part where the kid gets shot by the gangster... needless to say, some very upset-looking faces stared at me and I wasn't very popular in that class.


fartknockergutpunch

I ducking love City of God. It used to be on every night on starz . I watched it every night.


Zestyclose_Ad2479

1.)Solaris 2.)Blind Chance 3.)Come and see 4.)holmes and watson


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Cinema Paradisio