Non-Hollywood Films That Won an Oscar and General Applause (12 Photos)

It is clear that Hollywood is the main factory of movie hits. There really great films are being made, but at the same time the number commercial "prohodnyakov" is growing every year. Yes, and Hollywood cinematic underline can become boring. Sometimes you want to diversify the menu something Asian or European. Therefore, we propose to remember wonderful "non-Hollywood movies" that won an Oscar in category "Best Foreign Language Film" and universal approval.

Counterfeiters (2006)





Filmed in German.

IMDb: 7.5

1936 Berlin counterfeiter is caught and sent to closed camp to help fascist propaganda, using with their specific skills. Will the main character resignedly cooperate? After all, despite his not the most noble profession, he knows who the real evil is.

One more (2020)



Filmed in Danish.

IMDB: 7.7

Four elderly teacher friends decide to take part in strange experiment, the essence of which is to be a little drunk every day. Will it make their life at least a hundred grams happier?

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000)



Filmed in Chinese.

IMDb: 7.9

The great martial artist Li Mubai descended from the mountains to you should wave your swords, forgetting about all the laws of physics, in the company Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh. All for the sake of finding your favorite weapon by name "Green Destiny", which was kidnapped.

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)



Filmed in German.

IMDb: 7.8

Fresh Oscar-winning film adaptation of the novel by Erich Maria Remarque about youth, patriotism and the horrors of the First World War.

Great Beauty (2013)



Filmed in Italian.

IMDB: 7.7

Successful writer Jep Gambardellaia, 65, walks around Rome wondering if he's wasted his life?

Love (2012)



Filmed in French.

IMDb: 7.9

Georges and Anne spent almost all their lives together. Now they are in their 80s and Anna becomes seriously ill, losing contact with the outside world. Georges not there is nothing left but to be near.

Secret in his eyes (2009)



Filmed in Spanish.

IMDb: 8.2

Brutal murder of a young girl and subsequent successful investigating this case are only half the story. 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 real story of the paralyzed Spaniard Ramon Sampedro (in performed by Javier Bardem), who for decades fought for voluntary right to euthanasia.

Departed (2008)



Filmed in Japanese.

IMDb: 8.0

Cellist Daigo is forced to return to provincial town, where he gets a job in a funeral home. In Japan this profession is traditionally considered extremely unprestigious, but not for that funeral home attacked! Its owner, together with Daigo, turn their activity into a revered art.

Divorce Nader and Simin (2011)



Filmed in Persian.

IMDb: 8.3

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

Life of Others (2006)



Filmed in German.

IMDb: 8.4

1984, Berlin. Shatzi exemplary officer Capt. Gerd Wiesler receives the task of listening to conversations in the house of a famous playwright and suddenly sympathize with himaction. 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 shy of forgery and other illegal tricks. But along the way they they understand that the status of the main parasites still needs to be fought.