Favorite political films from around the world.
heart-breaking beautiful
Films that opened my eyes to suffering and cruelty, yet also resilience and beauty. From around the world.
best of animation
Essential animation films from around the world
strong female leads
strong female leads, good and bad, in my favorite films from around the world.
wild heart; the human and animal connection
The best films about the human relationship with animals and wildlife, animals changing into people, and people turning into animals.
international, independent, incendies
International and independent films provide unique perspectives on the world as well as ourselves. I've included my favorites from the…
how to be silent in many languages
Messages without voices. Amazing films that talk without speaking, that are mostly or completely silent, that rely more on images…
laughing in another language
Essential comedy films from around the world.
phoenix from germany
The best films from and about Germany and German speaking countries.
raise the red lantern
The best films from and about China. Ganbei!
hidden dragons
Asian films ranked. The best films from the other side of the world.
southern lights
The best films from the southern hemisphere. The light of Aurora Australis.