Foreign Films are NOT Alien
Wow, it’s a scorcher out there! If spending too much time outside makes you uncontrollably sweaty then I got some cool treats to entertain you indoors.
I’ve recently become intrigued by foreign cinema. I once avoided foreign films thinking that the language and culture would make the film less enjoyable. What I found was not what I expected – foreign films invigorated a new interest in moviegoing.
If you are looking for films that are much less about the larger things in life – the show-stopping cars and homes, the computer graphics, high-profile celebrities, etc. – and more about realistic and believable events, then foreign films may have what you are looking for. Here are some picks that may spark some further interest:
Biutiful (2010) – This was one of the first foreign films I saw. It’s a story about a father who is terminally ill and even in his final days of life, struggles to keep his daughter and son in good care. The powerful emotions, the realness of the story, and the believable acting got me curious for more…
Incendies (2010) – This film has all the closure you need to say, “Yah that was a good movie.” The movie is set in Montreal and the Middle East. A mother passes away and leaves a will for her two children asking them to find out more about their family history. Her daughter and son encounter an unwelcoming experience and in the end resolve her wishes in a mouth-opening ending.
The Skin I Live In (2011) – Okay this film is a bit twisted but it has a very sophisticated storyline. Antonio Banderas (Dr. Ledgard) is a husband, father, son, and a plastic surgeon in this film. After his wife is severely burned in a car accident, Ledgard develops an obsession to create a synthetic skin capable of withstanding damage. Eventually, his efforts are spoiled by a surprise concluding twist.
If you need some more suggestions, submit a comment and we’ll talk about it.
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