WATCH THE WORLD

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.







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AFI Fest 2020 – A Virtual Film Festival

With quarantine restrictions still in place in Los Angeles, AFI Fest has launched as a virtual film festival this year with the help of the Eventive film platform. Despite the challenges that is 2020, AFI Fest has still managed to gather a wide slate of over 100 films from around the world. So whilst no one will be in Hollywood in person, it’s still one of the most prestigious film festivals in Los Angeles in spirit.

I’ll be trying to catch as many of the films from the World Cinema and New Auteurs sections, as both contain a bunch of interesting selections from around the world. Check back here to get the lowdown of some of the films from both sections and a full festival recap a little while after it ends.

Epicentro – An Outsider’s Perspective of Cuba

Epicentro Film Difficulty Ranking: 3

Why Watch Epicentro?

  • It’s an interesting outsider’s perspective of a forgotten country
  • To meet anti-imperialist and anti-colonialist locals
  • Watch a filmmaker unwittingly become part of the cycle of exploitation
From: Cuba, North America
Watch: Trailer, IMDb, Website
Next: The Project of the Century, I Am Cuba, Let it Burn
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The Black Pin – Gentrification in a Small Montenegrin Village

The Black Pin

The Black Pin Film Difficulty Ranking: 2

Why Watch The Black Pin?

  • If you like films set in quaint rural villages
  • To see how gentrification affects small rural towns around the world
  • For classic friendly dry humor
From: Montenegro, Europe
Watch: Trailer, IMDb
Next: Underground, The Flying Circus, Cosy Dens
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The Burial of Kojo – A Magical Quest Through Space and Time

The Burial of Kojo

The Burial of Kojo Film Difficulty Ranking: 4

Why Watch The Burial of Kojo

  • If you like films which take you on a magical journey
  • To see a film with a unique style
  • For a few hidden political layers
From: Ghana, Africa
Watch: Trailer, Netflix, JustWatch
Next: Sleepwalking Land, The Fall, Eve's Bayou
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Echo – Paint Your Own Picture of Icelandic Society

Echo

Echo Film Difficulty Ranking: 3

Why Watch Echo?

  • If you want to see a composite 80 minute film made from 56 parts
  • Experience a wide range of Icelandic society
  • Join the debate on the current state of Iceland
From: Iceland, Europe
Watch: Trailer, Mubi, IMDb
Next: Involuntary, Hale County This Morning This Evening, Coffee and Cigarettes
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