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Dersu Uzala [1975] [DVD]
1.  Dersu Uzala [1975] [DVD] DVD ~ Yuri Solomin
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  "Kurosawa does charming humanist adventurer drama. I couldn't help but fall for this film, it had all the right nuances."
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Gallivant [1996] [DVD] [1997]
2.  Gallivant [1996] [DVD] [1997] DVD ~ Andrew Kotting
The list author says:
  "Anyone who enjoys the works of Ken Loach and Martin Parr...imagine their works seen through the eyes of an octogenarian and a disabled child, and you've got Gallivant."
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The Cave of the Yellow Dog [DVD]
3.  The Cave of the Yellow Dog [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Get the kids in on this one. This is a film for all ages, and as an added bonus, serves as a helpful geography lesson!"
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Abouna: Our Father [DVD] [2002]
4.  Abouna: Our Father [DVD] [2002] DVD ~ Ahidjo Mahamat Moussa
The list author says:
  "Aided by a flawless Ali Farka Touré soundtrack and directed with gentle integrity by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, this film might just restore your faith in humanity."
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Etre Et Avoir [DVD] [2002]
5.  Etre Et Avoir [DVD] [2002] 
The list author says:
  "One of the best documentaries around. On paper it is nothing more than a study of a rural French primary school; on screen it is that plus so much more."
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Beshkempir: Adopted Son [DVD] [1999] [US Import]
6.  Beshkempir: Adopted Son [DVD] [1999] [US Import] DVD ~ Mirlan Abdykalykov
The list author says:
  "A coming-of-age film unlike any other. Know anything of life in Kyrgyzstan? You needn't. It's all here...and it's for you."
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Kirikou And The Sorceress [2002] [DVD]
7.  Kirikou And The Sorceress [2002] [DVD] DVD ~ Doudou Gueye Thiaw
The list author says:
  "While Disney and Dreamworks are both entertaining, I always wanted more. This is my favourite animation of all time - simple fantasy-based story, gorgeous visuals...make sure your kids see it."
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Show Me Love [DVD] [2000] [US Import] [NTSC]
8.  Show Me Love [DVD] [2000] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Alexandra Dahlström
The list author says:
  "Finally, a romantic comedy as opposed to a rom-com. And for a Swedish lesbian teenage drama, it's neither exploitative nor specialist. You might even catch your reflection in it."
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South [1919] [DVD]
9.  South [1919] [DVD] DVD ~ Ernest Shackleton
The list author says:
  "Even with zero knowledge of the explorer Shackleton, there is a great chance that you will enjoy this cinematic document of his attempt to traverse Antarctica."
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My Neighbours The Yamadas [DVD]
10.  My Neighbours The Yamadas [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "If you're overwhelmed by Studio Ghibli's fantasy films, take a quick break with this charming family comedy. Split into "sketches", it's consistently entertaining and often true to life."
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Flåklypa Grand Prix [VHS]
11.  Flåklypa Grand Prix [VHS] VHS Wenche Foss
The list author says:
  "Okay, so it's not exactly available, but if you can find it, get it. This claymation film about a modest mechanic entering the Grand Prix oozes cool and beats most other films in the genre."
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The Wild Parrots Of Telegraph Hill [2003] [DVD]
12.  The Wild Parrots Of Telegraph Hill [2003] [DVD] DVD ~ Mark Bittner
The list author says:
  "An unemployed homeless musician is donated a shack and befriends a flock of parrots who help him find love. Sound cheesy? It's a documentary."
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Man Without a Past [DVD] [2003]
13.  Man Without a Past [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Markku Peltola
The list author says:
  "What would you do if you had amnesia? Well, the lead character in this Finnish flick tries to rebuild his life with some iffy outsiders. But what would you do if you had amnesia?"
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Criterion Collection: Tokyo Story [DVD] [1953] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
14.  Criterion Collection: Tokyo Story [DVD] [1953] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Chishû Ryû
The list author says:
  "Though it carries gravitas that might be lost on other U-rated DVDs, this film is a deceptively simple and thoroughly enjoyable piece. Should be watched by all."
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Kolya [DVD]
15.  Kolya [DVD] DVD ~ Ondrej Vetchy
The list author says:
  "It didn't win an Oscar and Golden Globe for nothing. The universal appeal of this Czech grouch-with-a-heart drama is such that you'll find it hard not to watch to the end."
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Ponette [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
16.  Ponette [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Victoire Thivisol
The list author says:
  "How director Jacques Doillon got such a sincere performance from a four-year-old almost worries me. But forget that and watch this powerful film seen through the eyes of little Ponette."
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The Sea Inside [DVD] [2005]
17.  The Sea Inside [DVD] [2005] DVD ~ Javier Bardem
The list author says:
  "Javier Bardem plays a quadriplegic facing death. This achingly sad film sees his last moments with his loved ones in all their cellular glory."
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Grave of the Fireflies [DVD]
18.  Grave of the Fireflies [DVD] DVD ~ Tsutomu Tatsumi
The list author says:
  "Never before has a cartoon got me near tears. Rated a 12 for its wartime setting, this may be a bit too hard for kids to handle, but it's still an incredible watch."
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Tony Takitani [DVD]
19.  Tony Takitani [DVD] DVD ~ Issey Ogata
The list author says:
  "If you've ever read a Haruki Murakami story, you'll no doubt have your own images in your head. But this film approaches perfection with its adaptation of a Murakami short story."
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Rivers And Tides - Andy Goldsworthy Working With Time [DVD] [2001]
20.  Rivers And Tides - Andy Goldsworthy Working With Time [DVD] [2001] 
The list author says:
  "Andy Goldsworthy's work has always been about ephemeral natural beauty. So here we have a 90-minute document of him at work, pushing the beauty to a much more satisfactory length."
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