Our goal is to open up the world to everyone through film. Everyone should travel if they can (the world is amazing), but it costs time and money which we don't always have. That's where FilmRoot comes in. We bring the world of films to your couch, so you can travel wherever you want to without the flight fees.
Use our World Map to find the best films from each country, choose a continent below to explore the best films from each continent, or simply scroll down to see our latest posts featuring films from around the world. Or, if you're up for a challenge, work your way up to the top of our Film Difficulty Rankings to become a World Film expert.
“I lie the truth, until I no longer know whether something did or did not happen.” Who can you trust in this psycho-thriller from Verhoeven.
From: Netherlands, EuropeContinue reading “The Fourth Man – Dutch Thriller Full of Symbolism”
Watch: Trailer, Buy on Amazon
Next: Oldboy, Who Killed Teddy Bear?, The Shining
Japanese cinema is truly one of the world’s best. Japan is one of the largest producers of movies and a producer that has always produced excellent films from Kurosawa to Miyazaki. Chances are, your favorite film-makers, are either influenced by Japanese film-makers, or they are Japanese.
Starting this week, you’ll be introduced to another essential Japanese each week. This course will cover a range of genres and introduce you to the nation’s greatest directors. From samurai films to horror, anime to gangster, I can guarantee there will be something for everyone.
By the end of the course, you’ll be a budding expert on Japanese film, and hopefully a fan too!
Firstly, go watch this great video about the history of Japan to give you a great historical context before you start your course.
Secondly, get ready for your first Japanese film assignment. Up first is Yasujiro Ozu’s classic, Tokyo Story. Don’t be afraid of the black and white or subtitles, this one features many universal themes such as family, time, and loss, and features some great acting and beautiful cinematography.
Go watch Tokyo Story anywhere you can, on Amazon, Youtube, iTunes, or any other source you can!
Don’t forget to subscribe to FilmRoot so you don’t forget to return next Tuesday for the analysis of Tokyo Story and to get your next assignment!
This Nigerian film won awards at Nollywood for its celebration of the Igbo Language. Although I thought it was a bit too much like a cheesy telenovela, it has inspired me to search for Nigeria’s best films.
From: Nigeria, AfricaContinue reading “Onye Ozi – A Nollywood Comedy Based in London”
Watch: Trailer, IMDb
Next: Akasha, October 1, I Am Not A Witch
This documentary from German master Werner Herzog explores the balance between life and death in the epic survival story of Little Dieter.
From: Germany, EuropeContinue reading “Little Dieter Needs to Fly – Another Epic Survival Story”
Watch: Trailer, Watch on YouTube, Rent on Amazon, Buy on Amazon, Tubi
Next: Rescue Dawn, The Great Escape, The Marriage of Maria Braun
How would Bladerunner have looked if it had a minutely small budget?
Like Androids Dream.
From: Spain, EuropeContinue reading “Androids Dream – A Low Budget Spanish Bladerunner”
Watch: Trailer, Mubi
Next: Bladerunner, High Rise, Logan's Run
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