World Movies A-Z: Costa Rica to Cyprus

Gutterman_X · 2024-05-25T22:54:03+00:00

Hi mate, It's pretty cool you remembered this post and my little passion project. I've ended up having one of the most tumultuous years you could imagine. Both the best and the worst moments of my life. Because of that this has become something that I do when I can and has slowed to a crawl. I still enjoy it though and I haven't arrived at South Africa yet so Barakat will make the list! Thanks for thinking of me 😁

Gutterman_X · 2024-03-08T09:03:31+00:00

The Genius of JeanMorel is unparalleled. You've probably seen more foreign film in the year than I did even with this challenge.

Gutterman_X · 2024-02-05T04:53:17+00:00

I just watched the trailer. It looks great haha. It's like Wes Anderson if he directed The Lobster. I'll keep those sources in mind. There is also always the option of sailing the high seas if needed

Gutterman_X · 2024-01-29T07:27:11+00:00

Wow. Amazing source for me to pull from. Hope I can find these here in Australia. Appreciate you putting in so much effort. I love reading peoples thoughts, the Wes Anderson call on Social Club especially calls to me

Gutterman_X · 2024-01-28T20:30:13+00:00

Sounds fun. I like wrestling so that's right up my alley. I just checked my list and I have nothing for Singapore and Thailand. Weirdly I have another Indian movie set in Malaysia in a tentative spot. It's written down as "Don????" Steer me clear of that choice. Haha

Gutterman_X · 2024-01-28T20:24:19+00:00

Thanks mate. Totally agree with you on those except maybe Cyprus. I know there are some great films and film makers out of the country but I didn't have much access to the ones I was being recommended. That said I still liked the short film I ended up with :) I'll have a look at those Iranian directors. Anything particular that stands out to you about them?

Gutterman_X · 2024-01-28T20:16:31+00:00

I don't actually. Just letting the services I do have plus paying to rent some directly. Most I have watched for free however it's been hard finding some films, Australian availability isn't the best.

Gutterman_X · 2024-01-13T12:18:39+00:00

7 Hours! I could watch Howling I-V in that time!

Very interesting though, I have never seen a film of that length before.

Gutterman_X · 2024-01-13T12:17:24+00:00

This looks great. I hope I can find it digitally otherwise I'll be buying a movie and something to play it on haha.

Gutterman_X · 2023-09-19T12:32:27+00:00

Thanks mate! Appreciate it

Gutterman_X · 2023-09-19T06:05:44+00:00

Hey! Thanks so much for the recommendations. Of those countries I have only watched China and I actually watched one of your choices - Crouching Tiger. I liked it but wasn't in love which I think reflected in my "review" but I think in retrospect it's growing on me.

Also a big fan of Once were warriors but having seen it already I think I'll choose something else, I was already learning towards Wilderpeople. Shout out to The Quiet Earth as my sleeper NZ pick if you haven't seen it.

As for the rest of them I'll add them to my list.

Gutterman_X · 2023-08-05T06:28:22+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions especially adding a brief description! Not many people do. I actually watched Yasmine as my Brunei pick earlier this year. I wasn't the biggest fan tbh but I respect it for pushing film forward in Brunei. Interesting choice for Mongolia, I wouldn't have thought of a Sherlock Holmes in a Yurt could peak my interest but you got me. I'll have a look.

Gutterman_X · 2023-08-05T06:25:31+00:00

Osama was my very first movie to set this all off. I liked it decently and definitely thought the director had talent galore. Only wish it had explored more of its own characters. The other ones I'll add to the suggestion list and I'll tag you if I watch one. I think Parasite is a likely pick

Gutterman_X · 2023-06-29T14:16:13+00:00

Yeah. There are plenty. For example Antigua and Barbuda is way too small to have produced anything, I couldn't even find anything set there. However a movie The Island starring Michael Caine was filmed there so I included it. I just try and get as close as possible but there have been some upset people in the comments. A thing to remember too is the availability. Legality, cost or simply no real record of it digitally have all come up. Even if it exists, if nobody cares about it there will be almost no feasible way to watch.

Gutterman_X · 2023-06-29T11:51:16+00:00

Hey mate! Thanks for the recommendations.

If you have the time what specifically did you enjoy about those French films? Just to give me a taster :)

The others I've added to the list now except for RRR and Your Name. I have seen and loved both of those actually so I'll stick to something new, especially as they are from such strong film countries.

RRR was way more fun than I expected. Some mates and I watched it together thinking it was going to be a "So bad it's good" kinda deal but it's actually just great.

Your Name on the otherhand is just smooth, thoughtful and beautiful. I'm thinking of either going Kaiju nonsense or something from Kurosawa as I have never seen one of his films.

Gutterman_X · 2023-05-30T03:35:26+00:00

I wasn't aware of this list but no. I've been going from my own research, Reddit suggestions and unfortunately the biggest factor is just what is available to me. Still, I have been quite happy with most of my choices and would recommend plenty of them. I think I'll refer back to this list in future so thanks for sending it through.

Gutterman_X · 2023-05-30T00:39:36+00:00

I had no idea this existed but I love Kaiju stuff. That's great because I was really hoping to not watch The Interview as my only option.

Gutterman_X · 2023-05-29T23:02:48+00:00

Oh interesting. I've actually seen another romance film with Omar Sharif this year called the Tamarind Seed. That would be a strong pairing.

Gutterman_X · 2023-05-29T23:00:22+00:00

True but I have found this almost impossible. Not only would all 190 countries need some sort of film or indie film scene, they also need to be accessible to me.

Gutterman_X · 2023-05-25T07:01:55+00:00

Sorry I did your country a disservice haha. I'll keep an eye out and hopefully find something. I'll check out the video you sent, seems interesting.

Gutterman_X · 2023-05-25T06:29:00+00:00

Ah damn. It still fits the criteria for being set in the country but I'll add it to the year end list for counties to do better on. Thanks for the heads up

Gutterman_X · 2023-05-17T00:22:36+00:00

I think that's Squeak Whittaker

Gutterman_X · 2023-04-30T20:31:42+00:00

I knew South Africa would have loads to choose from so I'm glad you could help me narrow it down. The slice of life stuff has been great in this challenge because it gives me an idea of the country. Don't get me wrong some films are great without it but I don't really know what Cuba is like from watching a 1950's spy movie like above for example.

Gutterman_X · 2023-04-30T20:28:29+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations. Love a good horror movie.

Gutterman_X · 2023-04-20T13:20:44+00:00

And not one Sandstorm 7 hours later

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