the foreign films thread

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Top 100 Foreign Films
1. Seven Samurai (1954), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
2. 8 1/2 (1963), Italy
directed by Federico Fellini
3. Rashomon (1951), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
4. Wild Strawberries (1957), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
5. The Seventh Seal (1956), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
6. The Bicycle Thief (1948), Italy
directed by Vittorio De Sica
7. Cries and Whispers (1972), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
8. M (1931), Germany
directed by Fritz Lang
9. Ran (1985), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
10. Amelie (2001), France
directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
11. Ikiru (1952), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
12. Persona (1966), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
13. City of God (2002), Brazil
directed by Fernando Meirelles
14. The 400 Blows (1959), France
directed by Francois Truffaut
15. La Dolce Vita (1960), Italy
directed by Federico Fellini
16. Stalker (1979), Russia
directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
17. Raise the Red Lantern (1991), China
directed by Yimou Zhang
18. Andrei Rublev (1966), Russia
directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
19. Yojimbo (1961), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
20. Throne of Blood (1957), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
21. Grand Illusion (1937), France
directed by Jean Renoir
22. La Strada (1954), Italy
directed by Federico Fellini
23. The Exterminating Angel (1962), Mexico
directed by Luis Bunuel
24. The Mirror (1974), Russia
directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
25. Children of Paradise (1945), France
directed by Marcel Carne
26. Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972), Germany
directed by Werner Herzog
27. Los Olvidados (1950), Mexico
directed by Luis Bunuel
28. Umberto D (1952), Italy
directed by Vittorio De Sica
29. In the Mood for Love (2000), Hong Kong
directed by Wong Kar-Wai
30. Metropolis (1926), Germany
directed by Fritz Lang
31. Fanny and Alexander (1982), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
32. Beauty and the Beast (1946), France
directed by Jean Cocteau
33. Nights of Cabiria (1957), Italy
directed by Federico Fellini
34. The Rules of the Game (1939), France
directed by Jean Renoir
35. Spirited Away (2001), Japan
directed by Hayao Miyazaki
36. Nostalghia (1983), Russia
directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
37. The Silence (1963), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
38. Tokyo Story (1953), Japan
directed by Yasujiro Ozu
39. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972), France
directed by Luis Bunuel
40. Solaris (1972), Russia
directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
41. Winter Light (1962), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
42. Viridiana (1961), Spain
directed by Luis Bunuel
43. Breathless (1959), France
directed by Jean-Luc Godard
44. My Life to Live (1962), France
directed by Jean-Luc Godard
45. Nosferatu (1922), Germany
directed by F.W. Murnau
46. Pather Panchali (1955), India
directed by Satyajit Ray
47. Open City (1945), Italy
directed by Roberto Rossellini
48. That Obscure Object of Desire (1977), France
directed by Luis Bunuel
49. Through a Glass Darkly (1961), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
50. L'Age d'Or (1930), France
directed by Luis Bunuel
51. Un Chien Andalou (1928), France
directed by Luis Bunuel
52. Ugetsu Monogatari (1953), Japan
directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
53. The Wages of Fear (1953), France
directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot
54. Cinema Paradiso (1988), Italy
directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
55. All About My Mother (1999), Spain
directed by Pedro Almodovar
56. Sansho the Bailiff (1954), Japan
directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
57. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919), Germany
directed by Robert Wiene
58. Amarcord (1973), Italy
directed by Federico Fellini
59. Show Me Love (1998), Sweden
directed by Lukas Moodysson
60. L'Avventura (1960), Italy
directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
61. Battleship Potemkin (1925), Russia
directed by Sergei Eisenstein
62. Smiles of a Summer Night (1955), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
63. La Notte (1961), Italy
directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
64. Talk to Her (2001), Spain
directed by Pedro Almodovar
65. Das Boot (1981), Germany
directed by Wolfgang Petersen
66. The Hidden Fortress (1958), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
67. The Leopard (1963), Italy
directed by Luchino Visconti
68. The Children of Heaven (1997), Iran
directed by Majid Majidi
69. Chungking Express (1994), Hong Kong
directed by Wong Kar-Wai
70. Princess Mononoke (1997), Japan
directed by Hayao Miyazaki
71. To Live (1994), China
directed by Yimou Zhang
72. Au Revoir les Enfants (1987), France
directed by Louis Malle
73. Ivan's Childhood (1962), Russia
directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
74. Contempt (1963), France
directed by Jean-Luc Godard
75. Amores Perros (2000), Mexico
directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Iniarritu
76. Central Station (1998), Brazil
directed by Walter Salles
77. Underground (1995), Yugoslavia
directed by Emir Kusturica
78. Fitzcarraldo (1982), Germany
directed by Werner Herzog
79. Hero (2002), China
directed by Yimou Zhang
80. Run Lola Run (1998), Germany
directed by Tom Tykwer
81. Shoot the Piano Player (1960), France
directed by Francois Truffaut
82. Sanjuro (1962), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
83. Belle de Jour (1967), France
directed by Luis Bunuel
84. Alexander Nevsky (1938), Russia
directed by Sergei Eisenstein
85. Pierrot Le Fou (1965), France
directed by Jean-Luc Godard
86. The Killer (1989), Hong Kong
directed by John Woo
87. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Taiwan
directed by Ang Lee
88. Hiroshima, Mon Amour (1959), France
directed by Alain Resnais
89. Jean de Florette (1986), France
directed by Claude Berri
90. Jules and Jim (1961), France
directed by Francois Truffaut
91. Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998), Spain
directed by Julio Medem
92. High and Low (1963), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
93. Diabolique (1954), France
directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot
94. Kagemusha (1980), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
95. The Virgin Spring (1959), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
96. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Spain
directed by Pedro Almodovar
97. Life is Beautiful (1998), Italy
directed by Roberto Benigni
98. Manon of the Spring (1986), France
directed by Claude Berri
99. The Wild Reeds (1994), France
directed by Andre Techine
100. No Man's Land (2001), UK
directed by Danis Tanovic

of the above listed, I've only seen #8,15,30,45,57, and 87.
What have you seen?

 

[JammieDodger]

10, 29, 69, 75, 80, 86, 87.

I wanted to rent Yasujiro Ozu's trilogy but each film is so long and I've never come across such an old film that has dated well..

Its a stupid list anyway, define foreign film.. anything which isn't american? Categorising film into "america" and "other" is just ridiculous and unbalanced.. maybe a top 100 films list I'd accept.. though again, thats stupid because there are far too many to choose from, same goes with foreign films.

 

[SnoopDog]

I've seen 10/45/65/75/80/87

I'm glad to see so many german movies in there.

However, I have seen parts of 8/22/30/40/57/61 in my film classes. So these are really pretty good and influential movies.

Snoopy

 

[killallhippies]

seven samurai rules. everyone should see it.

 

[Metrodance]

I have to admit I’ve seen far too many. The Kurosawa films are brilliant – for their time and now.

Not a huge Fellini fan but enjoyed La Dolce Vita & Satyricon.

Seventh Seal is perfect when you’re in a ‘the world is hopeless and I’m depressed’ mood. All Bergman films are challenging but strangely satisfying.

Love Amelie, Delicatessen and any French film really – Breathless – yum!

Run Lola Run is a good film – brilliant concept and Wages of Fear!

Think I should stop now.

 

[lgwbp]

What about "In the Mood for Love".. "Woman in the Dunes"... "Farewell my concubine"... I jusy saw "Zhou Yu's Train" that was hot ...

 

[Metrodance]

What about "In the Mood for Love".. "Woman in the Dunes"... "Farewell my concubine"... I jusy saw "Zhou Yu's Train" that was hot ...

Love Farewell my concubine. I just didn't want to go on and on.

 

[BBWetKitty]

Top 100 Foreign Films - I've seen a good amount of them!

1. Seven Samurai (1954), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
2. 8 1/2 (1963), Italy
directed by Federico Fellini
9. Ran (1985), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
10. Amelie (2001), France
directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
11. Ikiru (1952), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
15. La Dolce Vita (1960), Italy
directed by Federico Fellini
17. Raise the Red Lantern (1991), China
directed by Yimou Zhang absolutely stunning movie.
35. Spirited Away (2001), Japan
directed by Hayao Miyazaki
49. Through a Glass Darkly (1961), Sweden
directed by Ingmar Bergman
64. Talk to Her (2001), Spain
directed by Pedro Almodovar
65. Das Boot (1981), Germany
directed by Wolfgang Petersen
67. The Leopard (1963), Italy
directed by Luchino Visconti I LOVE THIS MOVIE!
70. Princess Mononoke (1997), Japan
directed by Hayao Miyazaki
75. Amores Perros (2000), Mexico
directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Iniarritu
76. Central Station (1998), Brazil
directed by Walter Salles
79. Hero (2002), China
directed by Yimou Zhang
80. Run Lola Run (1998), Germany
directed by Tom Tykwer
83. Belle de Jour (1967), France
directed by Luis Bunuel
87. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Taiwan
directed by Ang Lee
90. Jules and Jim (1961), France
directed by Francois Truffaut
93. Diabolique (1954), France
directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot
96. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Spain
directed by Pedro Almodovar
97. Life is Beautiful (1998), Italy
directed by Roberto Benigni
98. Manon of the Spring (1986), France
directed by Claude Berri

I am surprised that Indochine isn't on here. That was a great movie!

 

[JammieDodger]

What about "In the Mood for Love".. "Woman in the Dunes"... "Farewell my concubine"... I jusy saw "Zhou Yu's Train" that was hot ...

I think they had In The Mood for Love on the list.

No Il Postino, Suzhou River, Audition (or as far as I know any of Takeshi Miike's), nor any of Tsai Ming-Liang's as far as I know (haven't actually seen any of his, but I am suprised he doesn't appear to have one on the list..), Takeshi Kitano no where to be seen.. considering he is considered one of the most influential directors worldwide and the same goes for Lars Von Trier (even if he does sound like a cunt..)

 

[Alt]

Top 100 Foreign Films
1. Seven Samurai (1954), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
2. 8 1/2 (1963), Italy
directed by Federico Fellini
9. Ran (1985), Japan
directed by Akira Kurosawa
13. City of God (2002), Brazil
directed by Fernando Meirelles
15. La Dolce Vita (1960), Italy
directed by Federico Fellini
21. Grand Illusion (1937), France
directed by Jean Renoir
26. Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972), Germany
directed by Werner Herzog
30. Metropolis (1926), Germany
directed by Fritz Lang
45. Nosferatu (1922), Germany
directed by F.W. Murnau
54. Cinema Paradiso (1988), Italy
directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
58. Amarcord (1973), Italy
directed by Federico Fellini
61. Battleship Potemkin (1925), Russia
directed by Sergei Eisenstein
65. Das Boot (1981), Germany
directed by Wolfgang Petersen
77. Underground (1995), Yugoslavia
directed by Emir Kusturica
78. Fitzcarraldo (1982), Germany
directed by Werner Herzog
80. Run Lola Run (1998), Germany
directed by Tom Tykwer
87. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Taiwan
directed by Ang Lee
89. Jean de Florette (1986), France
directed by Claude Berri
93. Diabolique (1954), France
directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot
98. Manon of the Spring (1986), France
directed by Claude Berri

I have probably seen just as many (Kurisowa and Fellini) without noting them because I didn't realize what the title of the movie was that I viewed.

I like the original Swept Away By the Destiny of the Deep Blue Sea. It gets a raw deal because friggin Madonna and her cheap hub decided to trash it in a bad remake.

I would prefer to see anything foreign as compared to the Hollywood trash.

 

[Hooper_X]

I've seen...

1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 30, 31, 40, 43, 44, 45, 49, 54, 55, 61, 64, 65, 66, 72, 74, 79, 80, 82, 87, 96, 97


I don't agree with these rankings however. There isn't one Krzysztof Kieslowski movie listed in the top 100. Bah!!! Also, my favourite foreign movie doesn't appear on this highly subjective list, Alain Berliner's Ma Vie en Rose.

 

[The Mutt]

What exactly do they mean by foreign? Non-english language? I didn't see any Australian films on the list. Where's Road Warrior?

I've seen 37 of these. I'm suprised and please to see Run Lola Run on the list. Great movie.

My favorite on the List is Throne of Blood.

 

[Igor_1066]

That I can remember for sure having seen under the title as listed:

1,2,3,4,5,9,10,11,15,19,20,21,30,31,32,39,43,45,47,52,54,61,65,66,72,76,78,82,83,84,87,88,89,90,94,96,97,99.

 

[Hooper_X]

Speaking of lands down under neither "Broken English" nor "Once Were Warriors" nor "Whale Rider" are on this list, but Yimou Zhang's Hero is????

I like Yimou Zhang work, just not Hero.