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ENJOYING CLASSIC FOREIGN FILMS

BIBLIOPHILE45S — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:08:08 GMT

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

Re: ENJOYING CLASSIC FOREIGN FILMS

LisaS961881 — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:23:23 GMT

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 📕 🎦🌈

Re: ENJOYING CLASSIC FOREIGN FILMS

BIBLIOPHILE45S — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:03:26 GMT

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.

Re: ENJOYING CLASSIC FOREIGN FILMS

BIBLIOPHILE45S — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:01:36 GMT

Lisa, thank you for sharing your favorites. It has been a while since I’ve seen, Fanny and Alexander. Glad you included the film. I plan to rewatch. *Metropolis is also a favorite, and The Seventh Seal.