10|Metropolis (1927)
A futuristic city exists above a gloomy underworld, occupied by mistreated workers. Freder who lives in the glamorous utopia discovers this other world and sets out to help its inhabitants. This leads to conflict, when his father finds out about his plans. A silent cinema classic.
Country Germany
Genre Science Fiction
Age Rating PG
Director Fritz Lang
Studio UFA
Duration 153 minutes
9|Kingsajz (1988)
A clever interpretation of Communist Poland. We are introduced to a journalist named Olgierd, who is part of a dwarf community that live in drawers. In order to become a regular sized citizen, who the dwarfs refer to as 'King Size', he has to regularly drink Polo-Cockta to remain unnoticed. However their ruler considers those who drink it as traitors, which is where the havoc begins when Olgierd is forced to return to the world of drawers when his friend is arrested.
Country Poland
Genre Comedy
Age Rating Unknown
Director Juliusz Machulski
Studio Kadr
Duration 105 minutes
8|The Edge of Heaven (2007)
A Turkish immigrant named Ali offers a prostitute, Yeter, to move in with him, in order to put an end to his loneliness. During an argument, Ali ends up killing Yeter and he ends up in prison. Ali's son, who teaches at a German university, is forced to find Yeter's daughter and tell her the news. We meet many other characters and stories on the way.
Country Turkey Germany
Genre Drama
Age Rating 18
Director Fatih Akin
Studio Corazón
Duration 122 minutes
7|Roma (2018)
An autobiography about a domestic worker and her life in 1970s Mexico. Cleo helps a troublesome couple with their four children. When their father suddenly leaves them, Cleo goes on a vacation with the rest of the family to clear her mind. Filmed on 65mm black and white film.
Country Mexico
Genre Drama
Age Rating 15
Director Alfonso Cuarón
Studio Espectáculos Fílmicos El Coyúl
Duration 135 minutes
6|Happy as Lazarro (2018)
The inhabitants living in an Italian village are conned into living as peasants. Lazarro lives for helping others as it is the only way of life he's ever known. So when he is released from this arrangement, he feels trapped and is unsure of what else to do. Based on true events.
Country Italy
Genre Drama
Age Rating 12
Director Alice Rohrwacher
Studio Amka Films
Duration 130 minutes
5|Close Up (1990)
A man named Ali attempts to impress a girl he meets on the bus, by pretending to be a filmmaker that she admires. He tries to convince her and her family about a new film that he is making, risking his true identity being found out. Based on true events. The people involved in the actual incident act out the events.
Country Iran
Genre Biography
Age Rating Universal
Director Abbas Kiarostami
Studio Kanoon
Duration 100 minutes
4|Amélie (2001)
A young waitress named Amélie decides to set out and help people find happiness. She seems to appreciate the smallest details in life and wants other people around her to feel the same. On her journey, she discovers love. Set in Paris.
Country France
Genre Romantic Comedy
Age Rating 15
Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Studio UGC
Duration 122 minutes
3|Beanpole (2019)
Set during World War II, the story follows a young woman and her child, her friend and a former soldier. They attempt to find hope and rebuild their lives amongst the struggles around them.
Country Russia
Genre War Drama
Age Rating 18
Director Kantemir Balagov
Studio Non-Stop Production
Duration 139 minutes
2|Call me by your name (2017)
It is summer 1983 and 17 year old Elio is spending his summer with his family at their Italian villa. An intern named Oliver who is working for Elio's father, arrives and stays at the villa with them. The two grow close and begin to build an unbreakable bond.
Country Italy
Genre Romance
Age Rating 15
Director Luca Guadagnino
Studio Sony Pictures
Duration 132 minutes
1|Kaili Blues (2015)
Two doctors live quiet lives, working at the county clinic. One of them, Chen Sheng, goes on a journey back to his hometown, to find his nephew who has been abandoned by his brother. Through this he also embarks on a trip through his past, present and future.
Country China
Genre Drama Mystery
Age Rating Unkown
Director Bi Gan
Studio Grasshopper Film
Duration 113 minutes