90 Diverse International Films to Watch

Food is delivered to people in buildings above through a vertical structure. Those below receive little to nothing, leading to hunger and desperation. A revolt is brewing.

A young man with a talent for deception thrives in the shadowy world of online smear campaigns. However, his vicious online actions begin to spill over into dangerous reality.

Ove, a curmudgeonly 59-year-old recently ousted from his condominium association presidency, maintains a watchful, strict eye over his neighborhood. The arrival of pregnant Parvaneh and her family next door, and a subsequent accidental collision with Ove's mailbox, unexpectedly disrupts his…

This film explores the life of Margaret Thatcher, Britain's former Prime Minister, examining the personal sacrifices she made to achieve and maintain power.

When Michèle, the CEO of a gaming software company, is attacked at home by a stranger, she's determined to maintain control of her carefully structured world. She navigates family issues while simultaneously being pursued by her stalker in a dangerous…

This film follows a woman whose predictable life in a small town is disrupted when she starts to doubt her marriage. Feeling neglected by her workaholic husband, she becomes drawn to romantic ideas and wants a different kind of relationship.…

Uruguay, 1973. Following a military coup, the remaining members of the Tupamaro guerilla movement are imprisoned and subjected to brutal torture. They face the challenge of surviving the next twelve years.

*Testament of Youth* is a powerful story of love, war, and memory, adapted from Vera Brittain's influential memoir, a classic account of World War I from a woman's perspective. The film follows a young woman's journey from hopeful beginnings to…

Summer 1915 on the French Riviera. Jean Renoir, son of Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste, returns home to recover from war wounds. He is accompanied by Andrée, a young woman whose presence revitalizes and inspires both him and his father.

Poland, 1945. Mathilde, a young French doctor with the Red Cross, travels to aid war survivors. She's asked for help at a convent where several nuns are hiding, pregnant and struggling with their faith. Mathilde becomes their last chance.

During a riot in Belfast, a young British soldier becomes separated from his unit and must fight to find his way back to safety.

This is the story of two men from vastly different worlds who unexpectedly find a connection. One is a wealthy, paralyzed aristocrat recovering from a paragliding accident. The other is a young man growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood. Their…

Retired criminal investigator Benjamín tries to resolve lingering issues from a previous case by writing a novel about the unsolved rape and murder of a new bride. He works with a former colleague, Judge Irene, to understand what happened.

Police officer Asger Holm, recently moved to a desk job as an alarm dispatcher, receives a call from a woman who says she's been kidnapped. Trapped at the police station and relying only on the phone, Asger must quickly find…

1975. Doctor Seyolo Zantoko, who escaped the Congo's tyranny with his family, takes a job from the mayor of a small French town. He then faces challenges adapting to his new life and earning the trust of the town's prejudiced…

Abkhazia, 1992. Amidst the war, an Estonian man named Ivo remains to gather his tangerine harvest. After a violent clash nearby, he finds a wounded man abandoned and is compelled to shelter him.

During the 2011 terrorist attack on a political summer camp in Norway's Utøya island, a teenage girl struggles to survive and find her younger sister.

In May 1940, Winston Churchill faces a critical decision. The future of World War II rests on his shoulders as he weighs the option of negotiating with Adolf Hitler against the prospect of continuing the fight, a choice that could…

Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, and his wife Hedwig attempt to create an idyllic family life, complete with a house and garden, right next to the concentration camp.

Korea, 1930s. During Japanese occupation, Sookee takes a job as a handmaiden to Hideko, a Japanese heiress living in isolation on her family's estate, ruled by her controlling Uncle Kouzuki. However, Sookee hides a secret: she's a skilled pickpocket recruited…

Spanish photographer Francesc Boix is a prisoner at the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp, working for the SS Photographic Service. From 1943 to 1945, he secretly hides thousands of negatives with fellow prisoners, intending to expose the Nazis' atrocities to a liberated…

Georges and Anne, an elderly couple in their eighties and retired music teachers, find their strong relationship challenged when Anne suffers a stroke. Their daughter, a musician living overseas with her own family, is distant. The event deeply tests the…

A car crash in Mexico City triggers a series of unexpected events for three individuals: a supermodel, a young man planning to elope with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man. Their lives are dramatically altered by the seemingly insignificant fate…

France, 1940. As the Nazis occupy the country, Lucile Angellier finds herself confined by her controlling mother-in-law while anxiously awaiting news of her husband, a prisoner of war. When Parisian refugees arrive in their town, followed by German soldiers taking…

East Berlin, 1984. A dedicated Stasi officer, Gerd Wiesler, is assigned to monitor a celebrated playwright and his actress partner, Christa-Maria. As Wiesler observes them, he develops unexpected empathy for the couple, leading him to struggle with conflicting loyalties when…

Malik El Djebena receives a six-year prison sentence. Having never learned to read or write, he feels isolated and vulnerable upon entering prison. He quickly becomes drawn to a dominant group of Corsican inmates who control life within the prison…

The film follows Julieta through three decades, beginning with a hopeful 1985 and culminating in 2015, when her life seems shattered and she teeters on the edge of losing her mind.

Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy childhood with their loving parents, who run a theatre company. Their world changes suddenly when their father dies. Suddenly under the care of their mother Emilie, they face a stricter life after she marries…

Seoul, May 1980. Man-seob, a struggling taxi driver, is raising his young daughter on his own. He learns of a lucrative fare: a drive to Gwangju for a foreign passenger. Unaware that his passenger is a German journalist with ulterior…

Following a gunshot wound to the head, Lisbeth Salander is under hospital supervision and faces trial for attempted murder upon her release. With assistance from journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his team at Millennium magazine, Salander attempts to prove her innocence.…

Four uninspired high school teachers embark on an experiment: they believe that staying perpetually tipsy will make their lives better.

A mother journeys to Patagonia with her autistic son, believing that a park ranger and a nearby pod of orcas might help him connect emotionally.

To care for his young son, Ali moves from Belgium to Antibes to live with his sister and her husband. While there, Ali develops a close relationship with Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, after she experiences a serious accident.

In 18th-century France, a feral child is found living in the wilderness near Aveyron. Considered mentally disabled, he's placed in an asylum with little hope of adapting to society. But a young doctor named Jean Itard believes in the boy’s…

When the Khmer Rouge take control of Cambodia, a 5-year-old girl faces a desperate fight to survive.

After defeating Imperial Japanese forces in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family relocate to post-war Hong Kong. Facing financial difficulties, Master Ip establishes a Wing Chun school to teach young people in the city. His increasing fame attracts attention…

Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona hoping to find her son's father, a man she's never known. During her journey, she meets a variety of people: a bold transgender sex worker, a troubled actress struggling with her career, and a…

April 1945. With the Soviet Army advancing from the east and the Allied forces attacking from the west, Germany faces imminent defeat. In Berlin, Adolf Hitler declares Germany will still win and orders his generals to fight to the death.…

This Swedish film centers on Isak Borg, a retired doctor traveling from Stockholm to Lund for an honorary degree from his old university. He's joined by Marianne, his son's pregnant and unhappy wife, creating friction between them. Their road trip…

On the edge of Tokyo, a tight-knit but impoverished group scrapes by with petty theft and odd jobs. Their precarious lives are disrupted when Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl. As the family bonds with her,…

Following a devastating car accident that kills her husband, a composer, his wife begins to rebuild her life. Her search for independence reveals the complexities of relationships, particularly when she unexpectedly meets her husband's mistress – someone she never knew…

Karol Karol's life changes dramatically when his French wife, Dominique, divorces him because of his impotence. This unexpected end to their marriage also costs him the business they built together. With no options in France and his future uncertain, Karol…

Valentine, a quiet part-time model, meets a retired judge after a car accident involving his dog. The judge is initially cold about his pet, but Valentine offers to care for the animal, sparking an unusual friendship. Their connection grows when…

This Swedish thriller, adapted from Stieg Larsson's novel, follows Mikael Blomkvist, a middle-aged publisher for Millennium magazine. He suffers a public defeat when losing a libel case against powerful industrialist Hans-Erik Wennerström. However, he's then tasked by Henrik Vanger with…

With no jobs, Ki-taek's family develops an unusual fascination with the affluent Park family, hoping to make a living from them. Their lives become complicated when they are unexpectedly drawn into an unforeseen event.

This film is based on the journals of Che Guevara, the leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his writings, Guevara details his experiences with his close friend Alberto Granado during a motorcycle journey across South America in the early 1950s.

In 1960s Poland, a young woman named Anna is about to become a nun when she uncovers a hidden family history from the time of the German occupation.

This moving story follows an Italian bookseller with a Jewish heritage, whose life centers on his passion for books in a peaceful town. His peaceful world is shattered when World War II begins and his family is deported to a…

A man with no ties to anyone unexpectedly becomes the guardian of an abandoned infant and journeys to London to locate the child’s mother. Eight years later, he and his daughter have formed a deep bond when the baby's mother…

Edith Piaf's life was a relentless struggle for survival, encompassing both her passion for singing and her experiences with love, moving from the tough streets of Paris' Belleville neighborhood to the bright lights of New York's biggest concert venues. Raised…

A former soldier finds gold while exploring the wilderness of Lapland. He attempts to transport the treasure to the city, but is pursued by ruthless German soldiers commanded by a harsh SS officer.

Set in 19th-century England, the story follows a young woman who, despite her good intentions, repeatedly interferes in the romantic relationships of her friends.

Following the death of her partner, Marina's world is shattered. As she grieves the loss of her love, she becomes the target of intrusive attention from people who disregard her privacy.

A man spiraling out of control seeks redemption, guided by glimpses of the other side. Uxbal, a father of two connected to the afterlife, confronts the looming presence of death. He battles a harsh reality and a relentless destiny as…

In 500 B.C., during China's celebrated Spring and Autumn Period, Kong Ze (Confucius), a respected commoner known for his exceptional wisdom, becomes Minister of Law in the Kingdom of Lu. Under his guidance, Lu experiences a period of prosperity but…

France, 1914. World War I. On Christmas Eve, an unexpected event occurs in the contested no man's land between French, Scottish, and German lines.

In October 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying a rugby team to Chile, crashes into a glacier in the Andes Mountains.

This is the inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (now Botswana), and Ruth Williams, a London office worker. They married in 1948, facing strong opposition from their families, as well as from the British and South…

Emma moved from Russia to Italy to be with her husband. She is now a respected mother of three in a prominent industrial family, but feels a lack of satisfaction. Her world begins to change when Antonio, a gifted chef…

A highly trained special forces team is deployed to eliminate a drug operation, but they become trapped within the compound after a calculated setup and betrayal.

In 1933, Welsh journalist Gareth Jones journeys to Ukraine and witnesses the devastating effects of a widespread famine. He encounters Soviet secret service agents actively suppressing information about the catastrophe. Stalin's forced collectivization of agriculture has caused immense suffering and…

In 2012, Cardinal Bergoglio asks Pope Benedict for permission to retire. Instead of granting it, Pope Benedict, grappling with scandal and personal uncertainty, calls his sharpest critic – Bergoglio, who will later become Pope Francis – to Rome. The Pope…

A young man travels to Arles, France, Van Gogh's final home, to deliver the artist's last letter. He becomes drawn into uncovering the circumstances surrounding Van Gogh's final days.

Driven by grief and a thirst for revenge, a woman seeks justice for the destruction of her people and the murder of her family. Her quest is complicated by betrayal and the uncovering of a hidden truth.

This semi-biographical film tells the story of Yip Man, the martial arts grandmaster who popularized Wing Chun. Set in Foshan during the 1930s and 1940s, amidst the Second Sino-Japanese War, the film follows Ip Man's life. Directed by Wilson Yip…

Against the backdrop of World War II's critical Battle of the Scheldt, the paths of a glider pilot, a Nazi soldier, and a hesitant member of the French Resistance unexpectedly converge, leading to a series of devastating events.

This film tells the story of the women who fought for early feminist ideals. Forced to operate in secret, these foot soldiers of the movement engaged in a perilous struggle for survival against a growingly oppressive government.

A shy, overlooked girl is sent to spend the summer with relatives. She begins to thrive under their care, but in this home where honesty is expected, she uncovers a hidden secret.

Marcello, a journalist, questions his identity as he lives in Rome and deals with his relationship. He tries to balance his ambitions for success and art with the demands of love and family, feeling pulled in different directions. The film…

Mexico City, 1970s. Two women working as domestic servants provide support to a mother of four while her husband is away for a long time.

Mikael Blomkvist, the editor of Millennium magazine, is known for uncovering corruption among Sweden's powerful. He’s approached by a young journalist with a detailed thesis about sex trafficking in Sweden, implicating influential figures who are abusing underage girls. Blomkvist immediately…

A young woman relocates to Paris and narrowly avoids a crisis. Finally feeling mature and secure, she believed she had outgrown her history. Slowly, these individuals converge, coalescing into one central character.

In a small café in Paris, the sweet but shy Amélie discovers she finds joy in secretly helping people. She dedicates herself to matchmaking, offering small acts of kindness, and generally improving the lives around her. However, her world shifts…

A middle-aged carpenter, now reliant on government assistance following a work injury, finds his life intersecting with a single mother facing similar circumstances.

Nora and Agnes, sisters who haven't seen their father, the captivating director Gustav, in years, come together to reconnect with him. Gustav, hoping for a career revival, offers Nora a role in his new film. When she declines, Nora learns…

Paul Rivers, a mathematician struggling with his health and a loveless marriage to an English woman; Christina Peck, a suburban mother of two; and Jack Jordan, a former convict seeking redemption, have their lives irrevocably altered by a devastating accident…

In Malawi, a resourceful thirteen-year-old boy devises an unusual solution to avert starvation for his family and community.

After Germany's surrender in May 1945, a group of young German prisoners of war are transferred to Denmark and then sent to the West Coast. There, they are tasked with clearing over two million German landmines from the beaches. Under…

At 43, Jean-Dominique Bauby, the editor-in-chief of Elle magazine, suffers a severe stroke. The injury leaves him with locked-in syndrome, almost completely paralyzed, able to communicate only by blinking his eyes. He painstakingly dictates his memoir, using blinking as his…

A couple of musicians struggles to hold onto their relationship and belief in God after the death of their young daughter.

When a man is killed, his wife becomes the prime suspect. Their blind son holds the key to the truth, forced to grapple with a difficult choice as the only one who saw what happened.

In late 18th-century Brittany, a female painter living in isolation is commissioned to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.

In the aftermath of World War II in Poland, a man and a woman encounter one another. Despite their contrasting personalities and origins, they find themselves inexplicably drawn together, even though their connection seems destined for tragedy.

The pressures of everyday life can push people to the breaking point. This story follows several individuals who reach their limit: a waitress dealing with a demanding loan shark, a road rage incident between two drivers, a disastrous wedding reception,…

At the close of World War II, five German siblings are abandoned by their Nazi parents and must navigate a devastated homeland. The children, guided by their 14-year-old eldest sister Lore, face the consequences of their parents' choices and the…

In 14th century Sweden, during the Black Death, Antonius Block – a knight returning from the Crusades – struggles with life and questions his faith. Witnessing widespread suffering and the apparent absence of God, Block defiantly challenges Death to a…

In a South Pacific tribal society, a young woman named Wawa falls in love with Dain, the chief's grandson. When a war between tribes erupts, Wawa is unknowingly promised to someone as part of a peace agreement. The couple flees,…

A solitary teacher battles for custody of his son. His life begins to improve with the arrival of love and encouraging news from his son, but this newfound happiness is threatened when a simple untruthderails everything.

A zombie virus outbreak forces South Korea into a national emergency. Onboard a speeding train to Busan, passengers must fight desperately to stay alive.