12 great films NOT made in English that gained worldwide fame (13 photos)

Today we will remember the most highly rated films from those that received an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category. That is, not in English. Their success proves that people around the world are willing to watch (with subtitles) any movie as long as it is well made and tells an interesting story.





Besides, we all probably get tired of the Hollywood atmosphere on the screen from time to time and want something atypical.

Well, here you go, excellent candidates.

Counterfeiters (2006)



Filmed in German.

IMDb: 7.5

1936 A Berlin counterfeiter is caught and sent to a closed camp to help with fascist propaganda using his specific skills. Will the protagonist cooperate without complaint? Indeed, despite his not the most noble profession, he perfectly understands who the real evil is.

One more at a time (2020)





Filmed in Danish.

IMDb: 7.7

Four middle-aged teacher friends decide to take part in a strange experiment, the essence of which is to be a little drunk every day. Will this make their life even a hundred grams happier?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)



Filmed in Chinese.

IMDb: 7.9

The great martial artist Li Mubai came down from the mountains to swing swords, forgetting all the laws of physics, in the company of Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh. All for the sake of searching for a favorite weapon called “Green Destiny”, which was stolen.

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)



Filmed in German.

IMDb: 7.8

A fresh Oscar-winning film adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's novel about youth, patriotism and the horrors of the First World War.

The Great Beauty (2013)



Filmed in Italian.

IMDb: 7.7

Successful 65-year-old writer Jep Gambardellai walks around Rome, wondering if he has wasted his life.

Love (2012)



Filmed in French.

IMDb: 7.9

Georges and Anne spent almost their entire lives together. Now they are over 80, and Anna becomes seriously ill, losing touch with the outside world. Georges has no choice but to be there.

Secret in His Eyes (2009)



Filmed in Spanish.

IMDb: 8.2

The brutal murder of a young girl and the subsequent successful investigation of this case are only half the story. The second half turns out to be much worse for both the detectives and the killer.

The Sea Within (2004)



Filmed in Spanish.

IMDb: 8.0

The true story of paralyzed Spaniard Ramon Sampedro (played by Javier Bardem), who spent decades fighting for the voluntary right to euthanasia.

Gone (2008)



Filmed in Japanese.

IMDb: 8.0

Due to difficulties with work, cellist Daigo is forced to return to a provincial town, where he gets a job at a funeral home. In Japan, this profession is traditionally considered extremely unprestigious, but the wrong funeral home was attacked! Its owner and Daigo transform their activities into a revered art.

Divorce of Nader and Simin (2011)



Filmed in Persian.

IMDb: 8.3

The couple wanted to leave Iran, but instead got involved in divorce proceedings. Nader is forced to stay, while Simin hopes to leave the country with their 11-year-old daughter. However, it won't be easy for everyone.

The Lives of Others (2006)



Filmed in German.

IMDb: 8.4

1984, Berlin. Schatzi's exemplary employee, Captain Gerd Wisler, receives the task of listening to conversations in the house of a famous playwright and suddenly becomes imbued with sympathy for him. Risking his profession, he begins to hide the actions of his “client” that are objectionable to the government.

Parasite (2019)



Filmed in Korean.

IMDb: 8.5

Members of a poor family gradually move into the house of a rich family, not embarrassed by forgery and other illegal tricks. But along the way, they understand that they still need to fight for the status of the main parasites.