What are some of the best foreign language films or TV shows to watch?
There are countless foreign language films and TV shows to choose from, so here are just a few recommendations:
- "Parasite" (South Korea, 2019) - a critically acclaimed film that won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019.
- "Dark" (Germany, 2017-2020) - a mind-bending sci-fi thriller TV series that explores the interconnectedness of time and space.
- "Amélie" (France, 2001) - a whimsical romantic comedy film that tells the story of a shy waitress who finds joy in small pleasures.
- "Roma" (Mexico, 2018) - a beautiful and emotional film that tells the story of a housekeeper in Mexico City during the 1970s.
- "Money Heist" (Spain, 2017-2021) - a thrilling crime TV series that follows a group of robbers who plan a heist on the Spanish Royal Mint.
- "The Handmaiden" (South Korea, 2016) - an erotic thriller film that tells the story of a handmaiden who becomes involved in a complex plot to defraud a wealthy heiress.
- "The Lives of Others" (Germany, 2006) - a gripping drama film that explores the surveillance culture of East Germany in the 1980s.
- "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (China, 2000) - a martial arts film that won four Academy Awards and helped to popularise the wuxia genre in the West.
- "La Casa de Papel" (Spain, 2017-2021) - another thrilling crime TV series that follows a group of robbers as they attempt to execute a daring heist on the Spanish Royal Mint.
- "In the Mood for Love" (Hong Kong, 2000) - a romantic drama film that tells the story of two neighbours who develop a deep connection as they both discover their spouses are having affairs.
These are just a few examples, and there are many more great foreign language films and TV shows to discover from different parts of the world.