Ephraim in Lamb

Lamb Film Difficulty Ranking: 3

Beautiful scenery, beautifully shot, Lamb could be a travel commercial for the Ethiopian tourist board. But the beautiful landscape can’t be fully enjoyed by Ephraim and his family as they’ve run out of food. The worst of each of them shows itself on film as they struggle to get by – will Ephraim’s beloved lamb survive?

From: Ethiopia, Africa
Watch: Trailer, Amazon Prime, Kanopy, Rent on Amazon, Buy on Amazon
Next: Pather Panchali, Rams, Abouna
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Burning Film Difficulty Ranking: 4

Have you ever read a book by Haruki Murakami? If you have, and you enjoyed it – great, you’ll get to see his writing live. If you haven’t, no problem, you can start after this film. It’s the perfect mystery film.

From: South Korea, Asia
Watch: Trailer, Netflix, Amazon Rent, Amazon Buy
Next: Gone Girl, Tape, Vertigo
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Colour of Pomegranates Film Difficulty Ranking: 5

Colour of Pomegranates is not a biography of the 18th Century Armenian poet Sayat Nova, but a film which tries to depict his poetry on film. If you’re looking for plot, storyline, and a conclusion, stay away from this movie. However, if you want to explore how you can use film as an artistic medium, check out this brilliantly esoteric and stylish film.

From: Armenia, Asia
Watch:
Amazon (Buy), YouTube
Next:
Un Chien Andalou, Edvard Munch, Neruda
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3 Idiots

3 Idiots Film Difficulty Ranking: 2

Why Watch 3 Idiots?

  • It’s a feel good movie led by one of the best friends ever
  • It taps into many genres you’ll be familiar with from Hollywood blockbusters
  • For a bromance and love story that’ll make you forget it’s flaws
From: India, Asia
Watch: Trailer, JustWatch, Netflix, Amazon Prime
Next: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, PK, Y Tu Mama Tambien
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King Bull from A Chinese Odyssey

A Chinese Odyssey Film Difficulty Ranking: 2

I haven’t read Journey to the West and I’m completely unfamiliar with the story line, so I can’t vouch for the accuracy of this adaptation of the Chinese Classic. However, if you’re looking for pure cinematic mayhem, Chinese Odyssey Part One and Part Two are as good as you get.

From: Hong Kong, Asia
Watch: Trailer, Tubi, Vudu, Buy on Amazon
Next: Life of Brian, Star Wars, Kung Fu Hustle
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