Foreign Language films to die for.

A Listmania! list by Noir Chick (Scotland)
 
Downfall (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [2005]
1.  Downfall (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [2005] DVD ~ Bruno Ganz
The list author says:
  "Complex, claustrophobic and horrifying tale of Hitlers last days in the bunker. Superb acting and grimly realistic. Packs an emotional punch."
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Cinema Paradiso [1989] [DVD]
2.  Cinema Paradiso [1989] [DVD] DVD ~ Philippe Noiret
The list author says:
  "Everyones favourite foreign film, sweet, moving and heart-warming. The end still makes me cry."
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Jean De Florette [DVD]
3.  Jean De Florette [DVD] DVD ~ Yves Montand
The list author says:
  "Classic tale of greed and revenge, beautifully filmed and superbly acted. Powerful."
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Nikita [DVD] [1990]
4.  Nikita [DVD] [1990] DVD ~ Anne Parillaud
The list author says:
  "Luc Bessons slick and sexy tale of an assassin, with the yummy Tcheky Karyo as her mentor."
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Sophie Scholl - The Final Days [2005] [DVD]
5.  Sophie Scholl - The Final Days [2005] [DVD] DVD ~ Julia Jentsch
The list author says:
  "Set during WW2, this is a deeply moving film based on true events, hypnotising and frustrating, a testament to a womans strength."
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City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [DVD] [2003]
6.  City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Alexandre Rodrigues
The list author says:
  "Astonishing film, brutal, realistic and harrowing. Will stay in your mind for a long time after."
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Infernal Affairs [2004] [DVD]
7.  Infernal Affairs [2004] [DVD] DVD ~ Andy Lau
The list author says:
  "Great HK set thriller. Action packed, twisted plot, great fun to watch."
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High And Low [1963] [DVD] [1967]
8.  High And Low [1963] [DVD] [1967] DVD ~ Toshirô Mifune
The list author says:
  "Kurosawas great thriller. Tense, well paced and beautifully shot, could blow most modern thrillers out of the water."
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Festen [DVD] [1999]
9.  Festen [DVD] [1999] DVD ~ Ulrich Thomsen
The list author says:
  "The first Dogme film and what a debut, leaves you feeling like you've been kicked in the head. Whew."
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Talk To Her (hable Con Ella) [DVD] [2002]
10.  Talk To Her (hable Con Ella) [DVD] [2002] DVD ~ Rosario Flores
The list author says:
  "From the cinematic master, a shocking tale which plays with your emotions and takes them to places you might not want to go, astonishing film-making."
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Amores Perros [DVD] [2001]
11.  Amores Perros [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ Emilio Echevarría
The list author says:
  "Harrowing scenes of dog fights so be warned, I watched through my fingers but what an experience. I would watch paint dry if Alejandro directed it. Raw, brutal and quite simply astounding."
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The Sea Inside [DVD] [2005]
12.  The Sea Inside [DVD] [2005] DVD ~ Javier Bardem
The list author says:
  "Amenabars tale of euthanasia is surprisingly uplifting. Beatifully acted by the phenomenal Javier Bardem, unmissable."
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Motorcycle Diaries, the [DVD]
13.  Motorcycle Diaries, the [DVD] DVD ~ Gael Garcia Bernal
The list author says:
  "Great direction from Walter Salles, part travelogue, part social commentary. Well played by Rodrigo de la Serna and Gael Garcia Bernal. Funny and warm."
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La Haine (Special Edition) [DVD] [1995]
14.  La Haine (Special Edition) [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Vincent Cassel
The list author says:
  "Director Mathieu Kassovits pulls no punches with this violent, sobering and socially aware movie. A must see."
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Leon Morin, Pretre [1961] [DVD]
15.  Leon Morin, Pretre [1961] [DVD] DVD ~ Jean-Paul Belmondo
The list author says:
  "Jean-Pierre Melvilles non gangster film. The gorgeous Jean-Paul Belmondo as a priest, oh the dreams! Unusually intriguing and wordy story."
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Amelie [DVD] [2001]
16.  Amelie [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ Audrey Tautou
The list author says:
  "Gorgeous film, the lovely Audrey Tatou in this warm and funny story of love. Happy, happy, happy."
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Insomnia [1998] [DVD]
17.  Insomnia [1998] [DVD] DVD ~ Stellan Skarsgård
The list author says:
  "This is the Norwegian original and much better than the remake. Stellan Skarsgard is one of the finest actors around."
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Kontroll [2003] [DVD]
18.  Kontroll [2003] [DVD] DVD ~ Sandor Csanyi
The list author says:
  "Set in the underground of Budapest, this is a funny and scary tale of a group of ticket inspectors. So much better than it sounds."
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Breathless [DVD] [1961]
19.  Breathless [DVD] [1961] DVD ~ Jean-Paul Belmondo
The list author says:
  "Turned film making on its head, the stylish JP Belmondo and the elfin Jean Seberg were the epitome of cool."
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La Reine Margot [DVD] [1995]
20.  La Reine Margot [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Isabelle Adjani
The list author says:
  "Isabelle Adjani is this brutal tale of religious intolerance and bloody violence and sex in 6th century France. Gritty."
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Betty Blue - Director's Cut [1986] [DVD]
21.  Betty Blue - Director's Cut [1986] [DVD] DVD ~ Beatrice Dalle
The list author says:
  "One of my favourite films, a love story that is funny, sexy and shocking.  A must see."
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Seven Samurai [DVD] [1954]
22.  Seven Samurai [DVD] [1954] DVD ~ Toshirô Mifune
The list author says:
  "Epic Samurai tale, action packed sequences and  a story of honour. THE Kurosawa film."
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The Battle of Algiers [DVD] (1966)
23.  The Battle of Algiers [DVD] (1966) DVD ~ Brahim Hadjadj
The list author says:
  "Banned by the French on its release, you can see why with its brutal oppression inflicted on the Algerians. Violent, upsetting, fury filled and still very relevant."
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Carandiru [DVD] [2004]
24.  Carandiru [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Enrique Díaz
The list author says:
  "Grim tale of an AIDS infested prison, the ensuing riot and inmate massacre by the police. Disturbing, brutal and mesmerising."
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The Beat That My Heart Skipped [2005] [DVD]
25.  The Beat That My Heart Skipped [2005] [DVD] DVD ~ Romain Duris
The list author says:
  "This grows on me the more I watch it. A man struggling to leave his violent past behind and enter a world of music. Gorgeous."
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