You’ve seen the best movies of 2020 lists from Indiewire and Rotten Tomatoes, and you’re already prepping your prediction for the Academy Awards. You might have Minari and Nomadland competing for the top spot, or a soft spot for one of Netflix’s string of 2020 releases. However, whilst you’re thinking about your picks, take a minute to think about what films you’ve seen from outside the U.S. There’s a whole world of incredible films out there, and 2020 has been just as good as any other. Read on to find 30 of the best international films of 2020 to help diversify your Academy Award picks. After all, Parasite is the reigning Best Picture champ.
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Air Conditioner – A Laid Back Mystery Tour of Luanda
Air Conditioner Film Difficulty Ranking: 3
Why Watch Air Conditioner?
- If you’re looking for an urban mystery
- For a tour of Luanda
- Because of it’s dry humor
From: Angola, Africa Watch: Trailer, IMDb Next: The Magic Gloves, The River, The Burial of KojoContinue reading “Air Conditioner – A Laid Back Mystery Tour of Luanda”
Who Killed Captain Alex – A Classic Low Budget Action B Movie
Who Killed Captain Alex Film Difficulty Ranking: 1
Why Watch Who Killed Captain Alex?
- It has all the ingredients for a great action movie
- For it’s hilarious host
- For the outrageous one-liners
From: Uganda, Africa Watch: Free on YouTube Next: Ong Bak, Kung Fu Hustle, Black DynamiteContinue reading “Who Killed Captain Alex – A Classic Low Budget Action B Movie”
Hot Bread – One Spoiled Teenager Sent to the Country
Hot Bread Film Difficulty Ranking: 2
Why Watch Hot Bread?
- Experience rural Uzbekistan
- To see a spoiled kid get sent to the country
- For family sisterhood
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The Cruel Sea – A Tragedy Inspired by the Soviet Masters
The Cruel Sea Film Difficulty Ranking: 3
Why Watch The Cruel Sea?
- To see what Kuwait was like before the arrival of oil
- If you want to watch a classical tragedy
- For energetic editing inspired by the Soviet masters
From: Kuwait, Asia Watch: YouTube, IMDb Next: Battleship Potemkin, The Cow, BatuqueContinue reading “The Cruel Sea – A Tragedy Inspired by the Soviet Masters”
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