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BIBLIOPHILE45S
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July 16, 2025

ENJOYING CLASSIC FOREIGN FILMS

  • July 16, 2025
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Amid all that's happening, to tune out stress, I find it both relaxing and enjoyable rewatching classic foreign films that are now available to stream. 

 

Among my favorites are: 

Cinema Paradiso
Babetts Feast
Au revoir les enfants
Seven Samurai
The Counterfeiters
The Lives of Others
Nowhere In Africa

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      LisaS961881
      LisaS961881
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      July 16, 2025

          I too find watching Classic Foreign as well as Classic American Films a relaxing and comforting alternative to worrying about these stressful times.

          If I had to pick just one movie, then Cinema Paradiso is my all time favorite.  The first time I saw it in the theater in NYC, the entire audience was simply enraptured.  When I rewatch it, I consider it as a gift to myself. 

       

           I have not seen The Lives of Others, and will try to do so after reading

           your list.  Thank you for sharing this! 

           I have also enjoyed:

               Metropolis

               Fanny and Alexander

               Pan’s Labyrinth

       

        ~ Lisa 📕 🎦🌈

        BIBLIOPHILE45S
        BIBLIOPHILE45SAuthor
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        July 17, 2025

        THANK YOU!

         

        I never tire of watching Cinema Paradiso. And, even though there are many classical concertos I love,  I am embarrassed to admit how often I listen to the beautiful emotionally arousing score for Cinema Paradiso, written by Ennio Morricone. But the real tearjerker for me, is the ending when adult Toto watched the movie reel of compiled cut scenes of kisses; the loving gift from Alfredo.

        Maizie James
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