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Watching a film for every country

A few months ago I decided to embark on what will be a VERY long journey... I'm watching a film from every country!

International cinema is constantly overlooked in the mainstream, but some of my favourite films aren't from English-speaking countries.

From what I've watched so far, here are my favourites!

City of God - Brazil
Wild Tales - Argentina
I am Cuba - Cuba
Life is beautiful - Italy

If you want to see my list so far - here it is! (I also write reviews so you can check them out too hehe)

Stella's film for every country

Watching a film for every country! Will decide what film to what through film recommendations, top ranks on letterboxd and films already on my watchlist.

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What is your favourite international film? Does anyone have recommendations for films for countries I haven't done yet? (The more niche the better!)

Created at 4:17pm, 29th April, 2024. Page last updated at 2:44pm, 16th May, 2024.

NicoleStaff4/29/2024, 5:13:59 PM

There's a ton of great South Korean films but my recommendation is action-horror Train to Busan!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5700672/

Damien Mason 4/29/2024, 6:27:37 PM

Pan's Labyrinth (El laberinto del fauno) - Spain Like Father, Like Son - Japan (I would've gone for Battle Royale but want to throw a curve ball) A Touch of Sin - China Parasite - South Korea The Dark Horse - New Zealand The Babadook - Australia

Horror and Cats 4/29/2024, 8:11:21 PM

I hope you like horror because that's all I have to offer lol.

Ireland - The Hallow
France - The Advent Calendar
Spain - Venus
Argentina - When Evil Lurks
Canada - Pontypool
Scotland - Let Us Prey
Indonesia - Satan's Slaves
South Korea - Thirst
Iran - A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night
New Zealand - Housebound
Australia - Black Water

MargotCandy 4/30/2024, 12:58:31 PM

this is such a cool idea. Have you chosen a German film yet?

Knockin on heavens door was one if my favourites growing up. It is German speaking as well.

Stella 4/30/2024, 1:16:34 PM

MargotCandy

no i haven't! the only German film I've watched is Christiane F. (which is such a sad film!) so i'll definitely check it out!

MargotCandy 4/30/2024, 1:20:44 PM

Stella

oh I don’t know that one. I’ll add it to my list. :)

Stella 4/30/2024, 1:22:33 PM

MargotCandy

definitely be warned it is a veryyy heavy film - so much so I would class it as a horror film Horror and Cats may have the final verdict here though!

Alex SinclairMod4/30/2024, 1:26:55 PM

I'm so glad you decided to share this in the end! I love this project! A few more recommendations:

Iran: A Separation
South Korea: Parasite
Mexico: Roma
South Africa: District 9
Ireland: The Banshees of Inisherin
Sweden: The Seventh Seal
Japan: Rashomon

NicoleStaff4/30/2024, 1:29:42 PM

Alex Sinclair

Another excellent South Korean suggestion. And a third: Old Boy.

My favourite fight scene in any movie (definitely went on to inspire the Daredevil TV show) but do not confuse it and watch the US remake. Its got nothing on the South Korean original.