Hollywood Free Classics (36 titles)
Ever wanted to dip your toes into world cinema but didn't know where to start? Do you think foreign films are just for anally retentive media students? Then read on. Here you'll find a list of some the best films ever made, many of which you may never have heard of. All of which are made to entertain, not show how 'intelligent' and 'philosophical' the director is. Enjoy.
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13 - Tzameti
This is a dark, brooding drama. The first 10 minutes are not a hopeful start but it then changes gear and launches the viewer into a world of fear.
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13 - Tzameti
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: George Babluani, Augustin Legrand, Jo Prestia
Director: Gela Babluani
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When his boss dies of an overdose, Sebastien decides that the only way to get paid is to impersonate his late boss...
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L'Appartement
You can rarely go wrong with a Cassel film - this one is no different.
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L'Appartement
on DVD
(1995)
Starring: Vincent Cassel, Romane Bohringer, Jean-Philippe Ecoffey
Director: Gilles Mimouni
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Director Gilles Mimouni's first feature film is a stylish suspense thriller that confounds the audience while presenting them with an extraordinary and elusive mystery. Vincent Cassel stars as Max, a former playboy who has decided to settle down by marrying his current love, Muriel. However, during ..read more »
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Les Amants Du Pont-Neuf
This is not the happiest of stories and possibly a bit too dark for your first foray into world cinema. It is, however, an excellent film that you should keep in mind for future viewing.
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Les Amants Du Pont-Neuf
on DVD
(1991)
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Edith Scob
Director: Leos Carax
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In building a replica of the famed Parisian Pont-Neuf bridge, Carax's film became the most expensive French film ever produced, up to that point. This budget controversy threatened to overshadow the film itself, which has slowly begun to garner the proper recognition it deserves (thanks to Martin ..read more »
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Amelie
This film is probably on every world cinema list on Lovefilm. There's a reason for this, it really is that good. You'll rarely see Paris in a more romantic light.
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Amelie
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Yolande Moreau
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
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Amelie Poulain (Audrey Tautou) is a young woman who glides through the streets of Paris as quietly as a mouse. With wide eyes and a tiny grin, she sees the world in a magical light, discovering minor miracles every day. A shy and reserved person whose favorite moments are spent alone skimming ..read more »
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Angel-A
A strangely comic story about a loser and his salvation. Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
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Angel-A
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Serge Riaboukine, Jamel Debbouze, Gilbert Melki
Director: Luc Besson
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ANGEL-A follows self-described liar and shady businessman Andre (Jamel Debbouze), who is down on his luck and owes Parisian gangsters money. In a desperate and weak state, Andre finds himself on the edge of one of the City of Light's majestic bridges, ready to plunge into the river below. After one ..read more »
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Anna M.
Love and obsession told with honesty rather than histrionics.
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Anna M.
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Isabelle Carre, Gilbert Melki, Anne Consigny
Director: Michel Spinosa
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In the grips of delirious illusion, Anna, a young, gentle and shy young woman convinces herself that Doctor Zanevsky is fervently in love with her. Nothing can shake her certainty... But after hope will come resentment, followed by hatred...
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Army Of Shadows
Better known as L'Armée Des Ombres. If you're looking for an old style film then you can't do much better than Melville's classic story of the French Resistance.
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Army Of Shadows
on DVD
(1969)
Starring: Simone Signoret, Lino Ventura, Jean-Pierre Cassell
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
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Set during the early 1940s, this is the story of a small band of Resistance fighters and their day-to-day struggle in German-occupied France. A personal project of Jean-Pierre Melville (LE SAMOURAI, LE CERCLE ROUGE), L'ARMEE DES OMBRES draws on the directors actual experiences from World War II and ..read more »
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Assembly
A film with two very distinctive halfs. The first is a graphic depiction of war, the second is a man's search for justice.
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Assembly
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Chao Deng, Heng Fu, Jun Hu
Director: Xiaogang Feng
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War feasts upon death. It's greedy appetite carries away many a life on the battlefield, and soldiers must be ready to die at any time. Yet all these sacrifices can be given meaning and reason with honor. Amid the bloody field of war, Captain Guzidi led the Ninth Company infantry unit on a ..read more »
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Betty Blue
This is another film that may be a little too different from the mainstream for someone's first experience of modern world cinema. However, it's a classic for very good reasons and can only be highly recommened.
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Betty Blue
on DVD
(1986)
Starring: Jean-Hugues Anglade, Béatrice Dalle, Gérard Darmon
Director: Jean-Jacques Beineix
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Zorg (Jean-Hugues Anglade) is a handyman working in France, maintaining and looking after a collection of beach bungalows. He lives a quiet and peaceful life, working diligently and writing in his spare time. One day Betty (Béatrice Dalle) walks into his life, a young woman who is as beautiful as ..read more »
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A Bittersweet Life
An all action crime drama, Korean style. When it comes to genuine action films, Asia is leading the world at the moment.
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A Bittersweet Life
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Lee Byung Hun, Kim Young Chul, Shin Mina
Director: Kim Jee Woon
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Sunwoo is no ordinary hotel manager. He is also the ruthlessly efficient right hand man of underworld boss, Kang. But tough guy Kang has a weakness; his young girlfriend. Suspecting she's unfaithful, Kang orders Sunwoo to take care of the problem...
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