World Film and Foreign-Language Movies on DVD and Video
Foreign-Language movies can be a pleasure to watch. But choosing the right foreign-language movies on DVD can be a challenge. Reviews, profiles, and lists of top movies can help you make an informed decision. Explore foreign-language movies on DVD and video.
The Lives of Others DVD
This German-language drama won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
This German-language drama won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
Top 10 Foreign Movies
I think foreign-language films can show us things about the world we will never see if we watch only movies where the dialogue is in English. Read more...
I think foreign-language films can show us things about the world we will never see if we watch only movies where the dialogue is in English. Read more...
A Very Long Engagement DVD
Audrey Tautou is the star of A Very Long Engagement, a French-language film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Read an in-depth profile of this movie on DVD.
Audrey Tautou is the star of A Very Long Engagement, a French-language film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Read an in-depth profile of this movie on DVD.
Amores Perros DVD
Find out more about this foreign-language movie.
Find out more about this foreign-language movie.
Apu Trilogy DVD
I know of no other collection of films that gives such an unforgettable portrayal of the sweep of life from childhood to adolescence to marriage. Read a review of the Apu Trilogy on DVD.
I know of no other collection of films that gives such an unforgettable portrayal of the sweep of life from childhood to adolescence to marriage. Read a review of the Apu Trilogy on DVD.
Au hasard Balthazar DVD
If you're interested in cinema as art, rather than as entertainment, then you'll certainly want to see Robert Bresson's French-language Au hasard Balthazar (1966). Read a review of this movie on DVD.
If you're interested in cinema as art, rather than as entertainment, then you'll certainly want to see Robert Bresson's French-language Au hasard Balthazar (1966). Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Breathless DVD
Find out more about this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Find out more about this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Carmen DVD
This is a crowd-pleasing screen adaptation of Georges Bizet's 1875 French-language opera. Read more...
This is a crowd-pleasing screen adaptation of Georges Bizet's 1875 French-language opera. Read more...
Changing Times DVD
About the foreign-language movie on DVD.
About the foreign-language movie on DVD.
Children of Paradise DVD
This a movie that uses a poetic, lyrical style to tell a story that is immediately accessible to almost any first-time viewer. Read a review of this foreign-language film on DVD.
This a movie that uses a poetic, lyrical style to tell a story that is immediately accessible to almost any first-time viewer. Read a review of this foreign-language film on DVD.
City of God DVD
The Portuguese-language drama City of Godderives its title from the name of the Rio de Janeiro slum in which the film is set.
The Portuguese-language drama City of Godderives its title from the name of the Rio de Janeiro slum in which the film is set.
Downfall DVD Review
Downfall was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.
Downfall was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.
Downfall DVD
This German-language drama chronicles the final days of Hitler, so it takes place mostly in a Berlin bunker. Find out more about this movie on DVD.
This German-language drama chronicles the final days of Hitler, so it takes place mostly in a Berlin bunker. Find out more about this movie on DVD.
Fanny and Alexander DVD
I've heard Bergman films compared to musical compositions, and many of his movies are small and somewhat similar to chamber pieces. Find out more about this foreign-language movie on DVD.
I've heard Bergman films compared to musical compositions, and many of his movies are small and somewhat similar to chamber pieces. Find out more about this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Floating Weeds DVD Review
A review of the Criterion Collection two-disc DVD set containing two movies by Ozu.
A review of the Criterion Collection two-disc DVD set containing two movies by Ozu.
French New Wave Films
Explore the best of the French New Wave films. Read reviews of these movies on DVD.
Explore the best of the French New Wave films. Read reviews of these movies on DVD.
Hero DVD
This movie was one of the nominees for Best Foreign Language Film. Read more about Hero on DVD.
This movie was one of the nominees for Best Foreign Language Film. Read more about Hero on DVD.
Hiroshima mon amour DVD
Alain Resnais' influential, innovative film is moving, compelling, and lyrical.
Alain Resnais' influential, innovative film is moving, compelling, and lyrical.
Ikiru DVD
This is a film that hits deep enough that it makes me reexamine my own life and the lives of others around me.
This is a film that hits deep enough that it makes me reexamine my own life and the lives of others around me.
L'Enfant DVD
L'Enfant (2005) is a French-language drama that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. Find out more about this movie on DVD.
L'Enfant (2005) is a French-language drama that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. Find out more about this movie on DVD.
L'Enfant DVD Review
L'Enfant (2005) is a French-language drama that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
L'Enfant (2005) is a French-language drama that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Jules and Jim DVD
This has long been one of my favorite movies, and now I'm thrilled to own The Criterion Collection two-disc DVD set containing this great French-language film. Back in April, 2002, Fox Lorber released a single-disc DVD version of Jules and Jim. However, the Criterion Collection version is far superior.
This has long been one of my favorite movies, and now I'm thrilled to own The Criterion Collection two-disc DVD set containing this great French-language film. Back in April, 2002, Fox Lorber released a single-disc DVD version of Jules and Jim. However, the Criterion Collection version is far superior.
Jules and Jim DVD
Of all the films I've ever seen, Jules and Jim is one of my favorites. I've watched it at least half a dozen times, both on videotape and on the big screen in art-house revival.
Of all the films I've ever seen, Jules and Jim is one of my favorites. I've watched it at least half a dozen times, both on videotape and on the big screen in art-house revival.
L'avventura DVD
Find out more about the Criterion Collection DVD of "L'avventura," Michaelangelo Antonioni's great 1960 Italian-language masterpiece of world cinema.
Find out more about the Criterion Collection DVD of "L'avventura," Michaelangelo Antonioni's great 1960 Italian-language masterpiece of world cinema.
La Dolce vita DVD
Find out more about Fellini's La Dolce vita on DVD.
Find out more about Fellini's La Dolce vita on DVD.
La Strada DVD
This is one of my favorite Fellini films.
This is one of my favorite Fellini films.
La Terra trema DVD
Luchino Visconti's movie is a visually lyrical film that tells the tragic story of a poor Sicilian family. Find out more about this foreign-language movie.
Luchino Visconti's movie is a visually lyrical film that tells the tragic story of a poor Sicilian family. Find out more about this foreign-language movie.
La Traviata
This is one of cinema's greatest combinations of filmmaking and musical performance.
This is one of cinema's greatest combinations of filmmaking and musical performance.
Lagaan DVD
This film is a curious mix of historical drama, sports movie, romance, and musical. Find out more about this foreign-language movie.
This film is a curious mix of historical drama, sports movie, romance, and musical. Find out more about this foreign-language movie.
Last Year at Marienbad DVD Review
The 1960s saw quite a bit of experimentation in world cinema, and one of the most fascinating of those experiments was the French-language film Last Year at Marienbad (1961). Read my review of this movie on DVD.
The 1960s saw quite a bit of experimentation in world cinema, and one of the most fascinating of those experiments was the French-language film Last Year at Marienbad (1961). Read my review of this movie on DVD.
Look at Me DVD
Look at Me is a French drama that has found favor with the overwhelming majority of critics. Read more about this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Look at Me is a French drama that has found favor with the overwhelming majority of critics. Read more about this foreign-language movie on DVD.
L’Atalante DVD Review
L’Atalante is a cinepoem that is infused with an evocative mood of lyrical, bittersweet romance, and I think it is one of the greatest movies ever made.
L’Atalante is a cinepoem that is infused with an evocative mood of lyrical, bittersweet romance, and I think it is one of the greatest movies ever made.
Mostly Martha DVD
Some have typed this film as a food movie, but I consider it to be more of a character study. Find out more about this foreign-language film.
Some have typed this film as a food movie, but I consider it to be more of a character study. Find out more about this foreign-language film.
Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior DVD
This Thai-language martial arts movie stars Tony Jaa, and the filmmakers claim no wires or computer-generated images were used. Read more about this foreign-language movie on DVD.
This Thai-language martial arts movie stars Tony Jaa, and the filmmakers claim no wires or computer-generated images were used. Read more about this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Persona DVD Review
While this movie defies complete understanding, each time I see it, I find new nuances of meaning. Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
While this movie defies complete understanding, each time I see it, I find new nuances of meaning. Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Pulse DVD
The Japanese-language Pulse is a psychological horror film, but it's very different from mainstream American horror movies.
The Japanese-language Pulse is a psychological horror film, but it's very different from mainstream American horror movies.
Rashomon DVD Review
I think this classic of world cinema is one of the greatest movies of all time. Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
I think this classic of world cinema is one of the greatest movies of all time. Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Rocco and His Brothers DVD Review
Luchino Visconti's powerful 1960 Italian-language movie is a masterpiece of world cinema. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Luchino Visconti's powerful 1960 Italian-language movie is a masterpiece of world cinema. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Talk to Her DVD Review
I loved this inventive Spanish-language film, which is written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Read a capsule review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
I loved this inventive Spanish-language film, which is written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Read a capsule review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
The 400 Blows DVD
This lyrical and accessible movie appears on most lists of great films. Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
This lyrical and accessible movie appears on most lists of great films. Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
The Barbarian Invasions DVD Review
This movie won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
This movie won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
The Battle of Algiers DVD Review
Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
The Chorus DVD
An Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Film, this heartwarming French-language drama tells the tale of an inspiring teacher. Read more about the movie The Chorus on DVD.
An Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Film, this heartwarming French-language drama tells the tale of an inspiring teacher. Read more about the movie The Chorus on DVD.
The Crime of Padre Amaro DVD Review
Nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category, this movie is a melodrama that stars Gael García Bernal. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category, this movie is a melodrama that stars Gael García Bernal. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
The Decalogue DVD Review
When I reflect on all the movies and television programs I've viewed at home over the years, the DVD version of The Decalogue (1989) ranks high among the very best. Read a review of Krzysztof Kieslowski's drama cycle on DVD.
When I reflect on all the movies and television programs I've viewed at home over the years, the DVD version of The Decalogue (1989) ranks high among the very best. Read a review of Krzysztof Kieslowski's drama cycle on DVD.
The Leopard DVD Review
Ivana Redwine reviews Luchino Visconti's masterpiece.
Ivana Redwine reviews Luchino Visconti's masterpiece.
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
I love this complex film's style and wit, its vibrant use of Technicolor, and Roger Livesey's tour-de-force performance.
I love this complex film's style and wit, its vibrant use of Technicolor, and Roger Livesey's tour-de-force performance.
The Magic Flute DVD Review
Although the Swedish director is famous for his melancholy movies, here he has created a cheerful one. Read a review of The Magic Flute on DVD.
Although the Swedish director is famous for his melancholy movies, here he has created a cheerful one. Read a review of The Magic Flute on DVD.
The Motorcycle Diaries DVD Review
Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
The Rules of the Game DVD Review
Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
The Sea Inside DVD
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, this Spanish-language drama was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and stars Javier Bardem. Read more about the movie The Sea Inside on DVD.
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, this Spanish-language drama was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and stars Javier Bardem. Read more about the movie The Sea Inside on DVD.
Three Colors DVD Review
I think Kieslowski’s Three Colors trilogy is an innovative masterpiece of world cinema that works both intellectually and humanistically.
I think Kieslowski’s Three Colors trilogy is an innovative masterpiece of world cinema that works both intellectually and humanistically.
Tokyo Story DVD Review
This is one of the greatest masterpieces of world cinema. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
This is one of the greatest masterpieces of world cinema. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Tsotsi DVD
About the foreign-language movie Tsotsi, coming to DVD soon.
About the foreign-language movie Tsotsi, coming to DVD soon.
Ugetsu DVD
I remember seeing the title Ugetsu monogatari (1953) on various lists of great films for years. Now I am thrilled to own the Criterion Collection two-disc DVD set containing the movie under the shorter title Ugetsu.
I remember seeing the title Ugetsu monogatari (1953) on various lists of great films for years. Now I am thrilled to own the Criterion Collection two-disc DVD set containing the movie under the shorter title Ugetsu.
Wild Strawberries DVD Review
In Wild Strawberries, Ingmar Bergman's vision and Victor Sjostrom's great performance combine to create a masterpiece. Read my DVD review/overview and find out more about this fascinating film.
In Wild Strawberries, Ingmar Bergman's vision and Victor Sjostrom's great performance combine to create a masterpiece. Read my DVD review/overview and find out more about this fascinating film.
Wings of Desire DVD Review
I think this film is an imaginative masterwork of world cinema. Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
I think this film is an imaginative masterwork of world cinema. Read a review of this foreign-language movie on DVD.
Y tu mamá también DVD
I loved this high-spirited, unusual, and fun art-house movie, which I found to be artistic, cinematic, and thought-provoking.
I loved this high-spirited, unusual, and fun art-house movie, which I found to be artistic, cinematic, and thought-provoking.
Top Foreign Films Released on DVD in 2002
Here's my idiosyncratic list of the best foreign films released on DVD in 2002.
Here's my idiosyncratic list of the best foreign films released on DVD in 2002.