17 International Gems from 2018: A Diverse Cinematic Journey
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JawboneMovie · 2017 · 91m · Action, DramaJimmy McCabe, a former youth boxing champion, is searching for hope but isn't finding it. At his lowest point, he returns to his old boxing club and the people who are his only family: Bill, the gym owner; Eddie, his corner man; and Joe, the promoter. Back in training after years of being considered past his prime, Jimmy risks everything to prove himself and reclaim his life.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2 - 2
Lady MacbethMovie · 2016 · 86m · DramaEngland, 1865. Katherine is trapped in a loveless marriage, controlled by her husband and his domineering father. She discovers a powerful inner strength and becomes determined to achieve her desires, no matter the cost.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 3
ElleMovie · 2016 · 131m · Drama, ThrillerWhen Michèle, the CEO of a gaming software company, is attacked at home by a stranger, she's determined to maintain control of her carefully structured world. She navigates family issues while simultaneously being pursued by her stalker in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 4
I Am Not Your NegroMovie · 2017 · 93m · DocumentaryDirector Raoul Peck uses James Baldwin's unfinished final novel as a starting point for a film exploring the experience of being Black in America.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7 - 5
God's Own CountryMovie · 2017 · 105m · Romance, DramaIn rural Yorkshire, a young farmer copes with his everyday disappointments through excessive drinking and casual relationships. His life takes a turn with the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.8 - 6
The Death of StalinMovie · 2017 · 107m · Comedy, Drama, HistoryFollowing the death of dictator Joseph Stalin, his close associates engage in a desperate fight for control of the Soviet Union. Their clumsy attempts to seize power involve conflict and betrayal, leaving the crucial question: who truly holds authority?IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 7
The SalesmanMovie · 2016 · 125m · Drama, ThrillerEmad and Rana are displaced from their apartment because of risky construction next door and relocate to a new home in central Tehran. An event connected to the previous occupant of their new apartment profoundly alters the lives of the young couple.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 8
City of GhostsMovie · 2017 · 90m · War, DocumentaryThis documentary offers an unprecedented look at "Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently," a collective of anonymous citizen journalists. Formed after their city was taken over by ISIS, they risk everything to fight back against a major global threat.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 9
My Life as a ZucchiniMovie · 2016 · 66m · Animation, Comedy, DramaFollowing his mother's passing, Zucchini connects with a compassionate police officer named Raymond, who goes with him to a new foster home housing other children his age. There, Zucchini forges bonds with these new friends and gradually learns to trust and love as he seeks a place to belong.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 10
The GhoulMovie · 2017 · 81m · Drama, ThrillerA homicide detective goes undercover as a patient to investigate a psychotherapist he suspects is involved in a bizarre double murder. As the detective engages in therapy, the distinction between fantasy and reality increasingly dissolves.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0 - 11
Paddington 2Movie · 2017 · 104m · Adventure, Comedy, FamilyPaddington, content living with the Browns, takes on various odd jobs to find the ideal gift for his Aunt Lucy. However, the present he carefully saves for her is unexpectedly stolen.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 12
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to PowerMovie · 2017 · 100m · DocumentaryTen years after the film *An Inconvenient Truth* raised awareness about climate change, this documentary follows Vice President Al Gore's ongoing efforts to drive an energy revolution. He travels the world, empowering people to become climate advocates and shaping international policy. The film offers an intimate look at Gore's work – his personal moments, his public appearances, and the hopeful message he carries: that human ingenuity and determination can still avert the worst effects of climate change, even as the challenges grow.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 13
I Am Not a WitchMovie · 2017 · 93m · DramaEight-year-old Shula, convicted of witchcraft, is sent to a penal colony. There, she is forced to work as a slave for the government alongside other witches.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 14
Film Stars Don't Die in LiverpoolMovie · 2017 · 105m · Romance, DramaLiverpool, 1978. A passionate relationship develops between Gloria Grahame, a renowned actress, and Peter Turner, a young British actor who becomes her confidant and source of comfort.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 15
Kingdom of UsMovie · 2017 · 109m"Kingdom of Us" explores how a family copes with trauma. After their father's suicide leaves them struggling financially, a mother and her seven children navigate grief and hardship. Using home movies and intimate moments, the film follows the Shanks family as they search for healing and a path forward.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1 - 16
JaneMovie · 2017 · 90m · DocumentaryDirector Brett Morgen uses previously unseen footage from the National Geographic archives to tell the story of Jane Goodall, the pioneering researcher whose chimpanzee studies transformed how we understand the natural world.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 17
The HandmaidenMovie · 2016 · 145m · Thriller, Drama, RomanceKorea, 1930s. During Japanese occupation, Sookee takes a job as a handmaiden to Hideko, a Japanese heiress living in isolation on her family's estate, ruled by her controlling Uncle Kouzuki. However, Sookee hides a secret: she's a skilled pickpocket recruited by a con man pretending to be a Japanese Count. His plan is to seduce Hideko and steal her wealth.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.2
