See all the films that have won the Oscar for “Best International Feature Film”

For movie buffs or just for those who are curious, we list all the films that have already won the Oscar , the “Best International Film”...from the first edition in which the category was implemented, in 1948, to the most recent year. For 2026, the nominees are... The Secret Agent (Brazil), It was just an accident. (France), Sentimental value (Norway), Sirat (Spain) and The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia). So, to prepare and get into the spirit of the award ceremony that will have a new title chosen on the day March 15Check out the winning films from each year:

1948: Victims of the Storm

Original title: Scuscià

Popular title: Shoeshine

Country of origin: Italy

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the first foreign film to win an Oscar, a group of young people, seeking easy money, agree to deliver a package to a fortune teller, but she is robbed by a gang led by the older brother of... Giuseppe Filippucci (Rinaldo Smordoni)The fortune teller recognizes the boys, who end up being arrested and separated in an overcrowded penitentiary, awaiting trial.

1949: Saint Vincent de Paul

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Original title: Mr Vincent

Country of origin: France

78% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the story of this film, Vincent de Paul (Pierre Fresnay) faces great challenges to promote peace and harmony between peasants and nobles in the context of the Black Death in Europe. Determined in his charitable actions, he overcomes obstacles in his mission to alleviate the suffering of those most in need, even facing resistance and difficulties in an environment marked by war and disease.

1950: Bicycle Thieves

Original title: The Bicycle Thief

Popular title: Bicycle Thieves

Country of origin: Italy

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Em bicycle thieves, Antonio Ricci (Lamberto Maggiorani), who is unemployed, finally finds a job in war-torn Rome. His wife, however, Mary (Lianella Carell)Antonio sells his family's bedsheets to buy back his bicycle, essential for his job. However, when the bicycle is stolen, Antonio embarks on a desperate search through the city, confronting the harsh reality of poverty and social injustice.

1951: Three Days of Love

Original title: The Wall of Malapaga

Popular title: The Walls of Malapaga

Country of origin: France

6,8 on IMDB

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In one of the films that have already won the Oscar for Best International Film, Pierre Arrignon (Jean Gabin), a French criminal, flees from the police after murdering his lover. He arrives in Genoa, where he is robbed of his money and meets Marta Manfredini (Isa Miranda)Marta, a young single mother, is in love with Pierre and decides to hide the fugitive from the police, creating an intense and risky relationship between the two as they face imminent danger.

1952: Rashomon

Original title: Rashomon

Country of origin: Japan

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: plex

Set in 11th-century Japan during a storm, a woodcutter, a priest, and a peasant seek shelter in the ruins of the Rashomon gate. There, the priest reveals a crime that occurred nearby: the rape of a woman and the murder of her husband. As each character shares their version of events, the story unfolds, revealing the subjectivity of truth and the different perspectives on the same event. The cast includes... Toshiro Mifune, Machiko Kyô e Masayuki Mori.

1953: Forbidden Toy

Original title: Forbidden Games

Popular title: Forbidden Games

Country of origin: France

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

During Second World WarTwo children, scarred by the horrors of the conflict, find a peculiar way to cope with their grief: collecting dead animals to create a secret cemetery. Amidst the chaos and destruction, their friendship grows, and the cemetery becomes a symbolic space of emotional resilience and lost childhood. The cast includes names such as Georges Poujouly, Brigitte Fossey e Amedee.

1954: No nominations in the category

1955: Hell's Gate

Original title: Jigokumon

Popular title: Gate of hell

Country of origin: Japan

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the 12th century, after a coup against the royalty, a woman disguises herself as a noblewoman with the help of a samurai. When he asks for her hand in marriage as a reward, he discovers she is already married. Unsatisfied with the situation, the samurai challenges the woman's husband to a duel in order to win her hand. The Oscar-winning foreign film features names such as... Machiko Kyô, Kazuo Hasegawa e Isao Yamagata.

1956: Samurai: The Master Warrior

Original title: Miyamoto Musashi

Country of origin: Japan

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The history of Samurai: The Dominant Warrior follows Musashi Miyamoto (Toshirô Mifune), a young Japanese soldier who, after participating in battles and almost being sentenced to death, is rescued by a monk. Throughout his journey, he transforms into a skilled and respected samurai, facing challenges and shaping his destiny. 

1957: The Road of Life

Original title: La strada

Country of origin: Italy

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Looke

In this story, Gelsomina (Giulietta Masina) is sold by her mother to Zampanò (Anthony Quinn)Gelsomina, a showman wrestler, begins to accompany him on his travels as his assistant. She is treated with little affection and cruelty by the man, in a relationship marked by abuse and disdain. Despite the difficulties, Gelsomina maintains her kindness and hope, reflecting the complexity of the relationship between the two. 

1958: Nights of Cabiria

Original title: The nights of Cabiria

Popular title: Nights of Cabiria

Country of origin: Italy

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In one of the films that have already won the Oscar for Best International Film, Cabiria (Giulietta Masina), a prostitute with an optimistic spirit and a generous heart, lives deluding herself with dreams of true love. Then, she meets a movie star and then a man who promises to be her great love. However, the encounters reveal the hardships of life and disillusionment, testing her ability to continue believing in love.

1959: My Uncle

Original title: Mon uncle

Popular title: My Uncle

Country of origin: France and Italy

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the history of the best international film of 1959, Gerard Arpel (Alain Becourt) lives in an ultra modern house with his parents, but prefers the company of his uncle Hulot (Jacques Tati), an eccentric man who takes him on tours of the old city. Meanwhile, his parents try to adapt Hulot to modern life, getting him a job at the plastic hose factory in Mr. Arpel (Jean-Pierre Zola). However, the carefree nature of Hulot clashes with the rigid, industrial lifestyle of his relatives.

1960: Orpheus of Carnival

Original title: Black Orpheus

Popular title: Black Orpheus

Country of origin: France, Italy and Brazil

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

During carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Orpheus (Breno Mello), a driver and musician, falls in love with Eurydice (Marpessa Dawn), a mysterious young woman. However, he has a jealous fiancée. Following the ancient legend, Orpheus will attempt to descend into the underworld to save his beloved, facing challenges and tragedies in the name of love.

1961: The Maiden's Fountain 

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Original title: jungfrukällan

Popular title: The Virgin Spring

Country of origin: Sweden

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Looke

Devout Christians, the parents of a 15-year-old girl entrust her with carrying candles to the village church. However, on the way, approached by two pastors, the girl is raped and murdered. Ironically, as night falls, her murderers seek refuge in her parents' house, who, upon discovering their daughter's tragic fate, think only of revenge. This Oscar-winning foreign film features names such as Max von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg e Gunnel Lindblom.

1962: Through a Glass Glass

Original title: Såsom i en spegel

Popular title: Through a Glass Darkly

Country of origin: Sweden

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Em Through a Looking Glass, winner of the Academy Award for Best International Film in 1962, Harriet Anderson plays Karin who was recently released from a psychiatric hospital and is now reunited with her emotionally disconnected family at their island home, only to be jolted out of reality when she begins to believe that God is visiting her.

1963: Always on Sundays

Original title: Les dimanches de Ville d'Avray

Popular title: Sundays and Cybèle

Country of origin: France

55% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the history of Always on Sundays, Pierre (Hardy Kruger), a French Air Force pilot, suffers from partial amnesia after killing a child in Indochina WarBack in France, he lives in isolation until he meets a 12-year-old girl abandoned by her father. To spend time with her on Sundays, Pierre pretends to be her father, but the friendship between the two is misinterpreted by everyone around them.

1964: 8 ½ 

Country of origin: Italy and France

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the best international film of 1964, Guido Anselmi (Marcello Mastroianni) He is a film director facing creative block while preparing for his next film. Under constant pressure, he gets lost between the demands of his professional and personal life. His obsession with work causes him to confuse reality with fantasy, plunging him into an existential crisis.

1965: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Original title: Yesterday Today Tomorrow

Popular title: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Country of origin: Italy and France

78% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Looke e plex

Yesterday, today and Tomorrow The film explores three distinct stories, each centered on a woman and the men she attracts. The first story features a street cigarette vendor who tries to escape prison by becoming perpetually pregnant. The second follows a wealthy, married woman who has an affair with a man who is in love with her but whom she doesn't take seriously. Finally, the third story follows a Roman prostitute who becomes involved with a young seminarian, leading her to reflect on her life. The cast includes... Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni e Aldo Giuffrè.

1966: The Little Shop on Main Street

Original title: Trade on the bark

Popular title: The Shop on Main Street

Country of origin: Czechoslovakia

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Filmicca

Em The Little Shop on Main Street, Tono (Jozef Kroner) is a peasant who was appointed Aryan inspector of a store run by Rozalia (Ida Kaminska), a Jewish widow. Despite their differences, they develop a friendship. However, with the imposition of the order to deport the Jews to labor camps, the bond between them is threatened by a scenario of persecution and intolerance.

1967: A Man and a Woman

Original title: A man and a woman

Popular title: A Man and a Woman

Country of origin: France

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

One of the films that has already won the Oscar for Best International Film tells the story of the awakening of love between two lonely people: he, a race car driver, and she, a screenwriter who became a widow at a young age. Together, they try to live a sincere and humorous relationship while facing the demands of their professional and family lives. The cast includes... Anouk Aimée, Jean-Louis Trintignant e Pierre Barouh.

1968: Closely Guarded Trains

Original title: Oysters cooked in salt water

Popular title: Closely Watched Trains

Country of origin: Czechoslovakia

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Set in Czechoslovakia at the end of the Second World War, the film follows Milos Hrma (Vaclav Neckar)A young man follows his family's tradition by becoming a traffic controller at a train station. During his work, he learns the trade, falls in love, and develops a relationship with a mentor. As the war progresses, the young man finds himself involved in unexpected events that force him to mature rapidly.

1969: War and Peace

Original title: Voyna and Mir

Popular title: War and Peace

Country of origin: Soviet Union

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

War and peace is a film adaptation of the classic Leo Tolstoy, set during the Napoleonic Wars. The film follows the trajectories of the families Bolkonsky, Rostov e Bezukhov, whose destinies are intertwined with the conflict between Napoleon Bonaparte and Russia. While the country faces war, the protagonists also grapple with personal issues and profound transformations. The cast includes... Lyudmila Saveleva, Vyacheslav Tikhonov e Sergey Bondarchuk.

1970/XNUMX/XNUMX: Z

Country of origin: Algeria and France

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The assassination of a liberal politician in Greece in the 1960s is disguised as an accident. The investigation into the crime is obstructed by a network of corruption involving the police and the army, and the plot then reveals the behind-the-scenes scandal of illegality and manipulation of power. As the truth is unearthed, the fight for justice becomes a battle against the system. The best international film of the year features... Yves Montand, Irene Papas e Jean-Louis Trintignant in the cast.

1971: Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

Original title: Investigation of a citizen above suspicion

Popular title: Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

Country of origin: Italy

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the 1971 Academy Award-winning Best International Feature Film, a respected Italian police inspector murders his lover, deliberately leaving incriminating evidence. Assigned to lead the investigation, he closely examines whether he is truly above suspicion. As the story unfolds, the inspector tests the limits of the judicial system and his own arrogance. Names such as Gian Maria Volontè, Florinda Bolkan e Gianni Santuccio They are involved in the plot.

1972: The Finzi-Contini Garden

Original title: The Finzi Contini garden

Popular title: The Garden of the Finzi-Contini

Country of origin: Italy

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: plex

The family garden Finished-Continued It is a refuge against fascism, where the family isolates itself in its mansion. Some young people, expelled from the city club, begin to frequent the place, including George (Lino Capolicchio), who falls in love with Micol (Dominique Sanda). The fate of many characters is already sealed, with the imminent threat of Nazi concentration camps. The garden becomes a symbol of resistance, but also the last refuge against fascist violence.

1973: The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

Original title: The discreet charm of the bourgeoisie

Popular title: The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

Country of origin: France

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

A wealthy ambassador and his bourgeois friends attempt to get together for dinner, but nothing goes as planned. While trying to dine at a restaurant, they find waiters mourning the sudden death of the manager. From then on, the sophisticated group finds themselves embroiled in a series of absurd events, with their meals interrupted by increasingly surreal situations. This Oscar-winning foreign film stars names such as... Fernando Rey, Delphine seyrig e Paul Frankeur.

1974: American Night

Original title: The night of America

Popular title: Day for Night

Country of origin: France

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Em The American Night, a film director struggles to complete his film while dealing with the personal dramas of his actors. In the case of Severine (Valentina Cortese), a fading actress, she forgets her lines when she drinks, already Julie (Jacqueline Bisset), a British actress, tries to recover from a nervous breakdown. 

1975: Amarcord

Country of origin: Italy

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Set in an Italian city, the film follows the young Titta (Bruno Zanin) Living his mischievous adventures with friends, while observing eccentric figures and absurd behaviors around him. In conflict with his Father Aurelio (Armando Brancia), but protected by itsMother Miranda (Pupella Maggio)Titta deals with the complexities of her youth.

1976: The Last Supper

Country of origin: Soviet Union

73% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the late 19th century, a Russian army explorer and cartographer maps Siberia with the help of The Last Supper (Maksim Munzuk)Dersu, a native hunter, averse to mercantile standards and the Western view of nature, shares his profound knowledge of the environment and his survival practices. Together, they face challenges in the vast and wild Siberian territory, forging a friendship marked by mutual respect and admiration.

1977: Black and White in Color

Original title: victory by singing

Popular title: Black and White in Color

Country of origin: Ivory Coast

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play

During First World WarFrench colonists in Africa unexpectedly find themselves embroiled in a conflict against the Germans. Convinced of their duty, they recruit the native population to fight alongside them, providing boots and weapons, transforming them into soldiers. This clash triggers a confrontation of cultures and power, plunging everyone into a war that extends beyond the trenches. The cast includes... Jean carmet, Jacques Dufilho e Catherine Rouvel.

1978: Madame Rosa: The Life Ahead of Her

Original title: The life ahead

Popular title: Madame Rose

Country of origin: France

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Looke

In the 1978 Oscar-winning foreign film, Madame Rosa (Simone Signoret) She is a Jewish former prostitute and Holocaust survivor who lives in an apartment building in Pigalle, Paris, with her adopted children, many of whom were abandoned by other prostitutes. With failing health and tight finances, Momo (Samy Ben-Youb)The eldest son takes on the responsibility of caring for her and the house. However, his father's unexpected visit will bring new challenges.

1979: Get Your Tissues Ready

Original title: Prepare your tissues

Popular title: Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Country of origin: France

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the history of Get your tissues ready!, Solange (Carole Laure) She is depressed. Her husband, Raoul (Gerard Depardieu), hires Stephane (Patrick Dewaere) to be his wife's lover. However, Stéphane fails to please Solange and ends up falling in love with a much younger man. Christian (Riton Liebman), who is a victim of bullying and is a math prodigy. 

1980: The Drum

Original title: Die Blechtrommel

Popular title: The Tin Drum

Country of origin: West Germany

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In protest against the behavior of adults in Nazi Germany, Oscar (David Bennent)A three-year-old boy falls down the stairs and stops growing. He then begins to play a drum and scream shrilly, defying the world around him. The story then follows his journey across several decades, reflecting on the violence and horrors of that era. 

1981: Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

Original title: Moscow is not true

Popular title: Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

Country of origin: Soviet Union

40% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

the young Katya (Vera Alentova), Antonina (Raisa Ryazanova) e Lyudmila (Irina Muravyova) They arrive in Moscow from the countryside, dreaming of a good job and lasting love. Over the course of 20 years, the film follows their lives, from youth to maturity, exploring their victories, failures, and relationships. Thus, the three face challenges, loves, and disappointments as they seek to fulfill their dreams in the big city.

1982: Mephisto

Country of origin: Hungary

79% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Set in 1930s Germany, the film follows... Hendrik Höfgen (Klaus Maria Brandauer) He is an ambitious actor who avoids getting involved in politics. When the Nazis begin to gain power, he agrees to star in propaganda pieces for the regime, making him the most popular actor in the country. From then on, the plot follows his rise to stardom as he ignores the moral consequences of his choices.

1983: Starting Over

Original title: Begin the Beguine

Popular title: Begin the Beguine

Country of origin: Spain

84% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In one of the films that have already won the Oscar for Best International Film, Albajara (Antonio Ferrandis), a Spaniard exiled in America after fighting in Civil War Espanhola In the 1930s, he never returned to his hometown of Gijón. Decades later, he decides to go back and confront the memories of that turbulent period.

1984: Fanny and Alexander

Original title: Fanny and Alexander

Popular title: Fanny and Alexander

Country of origin: Sweden

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

After the death of his father, Alexander (Bertil Guve) He begins to see ghosts and confronts the grim reality of his new life. His mother marries a rigid and cruel bishop, and the young man begins to uncover disturbing secrets about her new husband. The plot then follows his childhood, marked by family traumas, fears, and revelations. 

1985: Out of Control

Original title: The diagonal of the fou

Popular title: Dangerous Moves

Country of origin: Switzerland and France

67% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

in the plot of Out of Control, the Soviet chess champion Akiva Liebskind (Michel Piccoli) finds himself challenged by his former student, Pavius ​​Fromm (Alexander Arbatt)In a World Championship match, Pavius, now a defector from the USSR, threatens not only the title but also the safety of Akiva's family. Soviet authorities, in turn, pressure Akiva, threatening to harm his loved ones if he doesn't win the match.

1986: Official History

Original title: La historia official

Popular title: The Official Story

Country of origin: Argentina

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

During the final months of the Argentine military dictatorship, a teacher begins to question the origins of her adopted daughter. While investigating who the biological mother is, she uncovers painful truths about her family's past and the military regime. The search for the truth then leads the teacher to confront her own role in the country's recent history. The cast includes... Norma Aleandro, Hector Alterio e Chunchuna Villafañe.

1987: The Attack

Original title: For advising

Popular title: The Assault

Country of origin: Netherlands

79% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Set in the Netherlands in January 1945, during the Nazi occupation, the 1987 Oscar-winning foreign film shows that, after the death of a Nazi collaborator, the body is placed in the family home. steenwijk. The Nazis accuse the family of treason, killing the parents and older brother of Anton (Marc van Uchelen) who, in turn, is the sole survivor and is taken to a concentration camp.

1988: Babette's Feast

Original title: Babettes's house

Popular title: Babette's Feast

Country of origin: Denmark

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the 19th century, in a Danish village, two daughters of a pastor hire a Parisian woman, Babette (Stephane Audran), as a cook. Years later, to celebrate the pastor's centenary, the sisters decide to organize a party. Babette, with her culinary skills, prepares an unforgettable banquet that transforms the life of the community.

1989: Pelle, The Conqueror

Original title: Pelle erobren

Popular title: Pelle the Conqueror

Country of origin: Denmark and Sweden

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Em Pelle the Conqueror, Lassefar (Max von Sydow) and your son Skin (Pelle Hvenegaard) They migrate from Sweden to the island of Bornholm, Denmark, in search of a better life. Upon finding work on a large farm, they face extremely humiliating conditions bordering on slavery. Despite Pelle learning Danish, he continues to be treated as a foreigner. Father and son find themselves torn between the dream of a new life and the harsh reality of hard labor and discrimination.

1990: Cinema Paradiso

Original title: Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

Country of origin: Italy

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

In the 1990 Oscar-winning foreign film, the boy Pools (Salvatore Cascio) He falls in love with cinema and develops a friendship with the projectionist in his small town. As he grows up, the young man becomes a successful filmmaker, but upon discovering his friend's death, he relives memories of his childhood.

1991: Journey of Hope

Original title: Journey to the End

Popular title: Journey of Hope

Country of origin: Switzerland

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Em Journey of HopeIn "The Movie," one of the films that has won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, we follow the journey of a poor Turkish family who illegally immigrate to Switzerland, facing challenges and dangers along the way. The cast includes the actors... Necmettin Çobanoglu, Nur Surer e Emin Sivas.

1992: Mediterranean

Original title: Mediterranean

Country of origin: Italy

80% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Em MediterrâneoAfter their ship sinks, a group of Italian soldiers arrives on a seemingly deserted island. However, the local inhabitants, who had been hiding, emerge and begin interacting with the soldiers. Gradually, the soldiers become involved with the community, setting aside the war and engaging in romances and new relationships. The cast includes names such as Diego Abatantuono, Claudio Bigagli e Giuseppe Cederna.

1993: Indochina

Original title: Indo-China

Country of origin: France

74% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In 1930, in Indochina, Eliane (Catherine Deneuve) He firmly manages a rubber plantation and his only sentimental attachment is his adopted daughter, Camille (Linh-Dan Pham). They both fall in love with Jean Baptiste (Vincent Perez), a young naval officer. With this, Éliane detaches herself from the relationship, while Camille, driven by passion, runs away to find him. On her journey, the young woman encounters the dark side of the colonial setting.

1994: Seduction

Original title: Belle Epoque

Country of origin: Spain

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The film is an adaptation of the work of rafael azconaDirected by Fernando Trueba, which reveals the radicalism of Spanish society on the brink of Civil WarThe story follows the relationship between a young Republican and the four daughters of a painter in the early 1930s. The plot features the actors... Fernando Fernan Gomez, Jorge Sanz e Penelope Cruz.

1995: Deceiving Sun

Original title: Renewed suns

Popular title: Burnt by the Sun

Country of origin: Russia and France

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In 1936 the Colonel Kotov (Nikita Mikhalkov) is a Soviet hero who leads a quiet life with his wife and daughter. However, Dimitri (Oleg Jewgenjewitsch Menschikow), a mysterious man from his wife's past, reappears after ten years and infiltrates the family. As time passes, Kotov He begins to realize the truth and the dangerous game the man is playing. The film contrasts the lives of two men: Kotov, an army officer, and the other, a musician and pianist.

1996: Antonia's Eccentric Family

Original title: Antonia

Popular title: Antonia's Line

Country of origin: Netherlands

69% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The story is told in flashbacks and follows Antonia (Willeke van Ammelrooy), a Dutch matriarch who returns to her hometown with her daughter after Second World WarFor 50 years, she has built a life marked by strength, beauty, and generosity. The woman lives alongside her unusual family, facing challenges and celebrating life with courage.

1997: Kolya, A Lesson in Love

Original title: Kolya

Popular title: Kolya

Country of origin: Czech Republic

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

At the end of the communist regime in Prague, a 50-year-old cellist, burdened with debt, marries a young Russian woman who needs Czech citizenship in exchange for money. However, she disappears, leaving behind her 6-year-old son. Kolya (Andrey Khalimon)...under the man's care. The plot then follows the cellist's unexpected fatherhood, who, initially reluctant, begins to forge a strong bond with the boy.

1998: Character

Original title: Character

Popular title: Character

Country of origin: Netherlands

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The film is set in Rotterdam during the Great Depression and follows the story of a young man raised solely by his mother after being rejected by his father. Marked by the reputation of being a bastard, Jacob (Fedja van Huêt) grows up in search of his father and the recognition he always wanted. 

1999: Life Is Beautiful

Original title: Life is Beautiful

Popular title: Life is Beautiful

Country of origin: Italy

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

During Second World War, the Jew Guido (Roberto Benigni) and your son Giosué (Giorgio Cantarini) They are taken to a Nazi concentration camp. Separated from his wife, Guido uses his imagination and sense of humor to make his son believe they are participating in a big game, trying his best to keep him away from fear and protect him from the surrounding violence. 

2000: All About My Mother

Original title: All about my mother

Popular title: All About My Mother

Country of origin: Spain

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video, Telecine e Youtube

After the death of his son Esteban (Eloy Azorin), who was hit by a car, Manuela (Cecilia Roth) She is experiencing profound grief and searching for answers amidst her pain. Following a personal journey, she decides to look for the young man's father. The woman then attempts to grapple with the past and present, embarking on a path of self-discovery and confronting life's complexities.

2001: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Original title: Wo hu cang long

Popular title: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Country of origin: Taiwan

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

Set in 19th century China, during the Qing dynastyA warrior entrusts his legendary sword to his lover, asking her to take it to a safe place. However, the weapon is stolen, and an intense chase begins to recover it. The search for the sword becomes a journey of self-discovery and confrontation with the past. The Oscar-winning foreign film features... Chow Yun Fat, Michelle yeoh e Ziyi Zhang.

2002: No Man's Land

Original title: No Man's Land

Country of origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

During the conflict between Bosnia and Herzegovina, two soldiers from opposing sides are trapped in the same trench, in the territory known as "no man's land," between the front lines of the armies. Forced to live together in extreme conditions, they must overcome hatred and distrust to survive. The cast includes... Branko Djuric, Rene Bitorajac e Filip Sovagovic.

2003: Nowhere in Africa

Original title: Young Women in Africa

Popular title: Nowhere in Africa

Country of origin: Germany

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In this year's Oscar-winning foreign film, a Jewish lawyer, his wife, and their five-year-old daughter move to Kenya to escape Nazi persecution. Upon arrival, they face a new beginning in a completely different environment, trying to adapt to life in Africa. The cast includes... Juliane Kohler, Merab Ninidze e Matthias Habich.

2004: The Barbarian Invasions

Original title: The barbarian invasions

Popular title: The Barbarian Invasions

Country of origin: Canada and France

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the best international film of 2004, Remy (Remy Girard)Rémy, a repentant man, is on the verge of death and seeks peace in his final moments. During his final journey, he is supported by his son, his ex-wife, and old friends. Revisiting his past, Rémy attempts to reconcile with his choices.

2005: Into the Sea

Original title: Into the sea

Popular title: The Sea Inside

Country of origin: Spain

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

After an accident, Ramón Sampedro (Javier Bardem) He was paralyzed and bedridden for much of his life. Tired of living this way, he decides to fight for the right to euthanasia, which puts him at odds with society, the church, and his own family. This is a story based on true events. 

2006: Stolen Childhood

Original title: tsotsi

Country of origin: South Africa

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market, Prime Video e AppleTV

In Johannesburg, the 19-year-old offender, Tsotsi (Presley Chweneyagae), steals a car and discovers there is a baby in the back seat. Instead of abandoning the child, he decides to take her to his home in the favela, where he faces unexpected hardships and challenges. The presence of the baby shapes his life and his perspectives, making him reflect on his choices and his reality. 

2007: The Lives of Others

Original title: Das Leben der Anderen

Popular title: The Lives of Others

Country of origin: Germany

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the 1980s, the East German Minister of Culture became interested in Christa (Martina Gedeck), an actress who is dating a renowned playwright. Suspected of infidelity to the communist regime, the couple begins to be watched by a secret service captain. As he observes their intimate lives, the captain begins to become fascinated and emotionally involved with their fate. 

2008: The Forgers

Original title: The False One

Popular title: The Counterfeiters

Country of origin: Austria and Germany

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

in the plot of The Forgers, Salomon Sorowitsch (Karl Markovics) He leads a turbulent life in Berlin, marked by gambling, drinking, and women, during the Nazi era. However, he is arrested and sent to a concentration camp, where his exceptional skills attract the attention of the officers. Because of this, Salomon is transferred to a better-equipped camp and, due to his ability, is forced to produce counterfeit currency for the Nazis.

2009: The Departure

Original title: okuribito

Popular title: Departures

Country of origin: Japan

80% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Unemployed, the cellist Daigo Kobayashi (Masahiro Motoki) responds to a job advertisement thinking it is for a travel agency. To his surprise, he discovers that the job is in a funeral home, where his job is to prepare the bodies of the dead for funerals. As he deals with this new job, the man faces his own internal conflicts and the reaction of his wife.

2010: The Secret in Their Eyes

Original title: The Secret in Their Eyes

Popular title: The Secret in Their Eyes

Country of origin: Argentina

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In history, Benjamin (Ricardo Darin), a retired court officer, decides to write a book inspired by a real case of rape and murder of a young woman. During his journey, he meets the victim's husband, who is still searching for answers about the crime. With that, the man promises to help him discover who the criminal is, delving into a mystery that reopens wounds from the past.

2011: In a Better World

Original title: Hævnen

Popular title: In a Better World

Country of origin: Denmark

77% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the foreign film that won the Oscar in 2011, Anton (Mikael Persbrandt) is a doctor who divides his time between Denmark and a refugee camp in Africa, facing a crisis in his marriage and the difficult situation of his son. Elias (Markus Rygaard)Elias, who is being bullied at school, is befriended by a newly arrived boy who has lost his mother. This brings relief to the family. However, after a reckless act, tragedy strikes.

2012: The Separation

Original title: Jodaeiye Nader az Simin

Popular title: The Separation

Country of origin: Iran

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the story of the 2012 Oscar-winning foreign film, Nader (Payman Maadi) e simin (Leila Hatami) face a conflict over whether to leave Iran. While Simin wants to leave to provide better opportunities for her daughter, Termeh (Sarina Farhadi)Nader wants to stay in the country to care for his father, who suffers from Alzheimer's. Faced with their differences, the couple decides to separate, although they still love each other. To manage the house and his father's routine, Nader hire Razieh (Sareh Bayat), who is pregnant and accepts the job without informing her husband.

2013: Love

Original title: Love

Country of origin: Austria, France and Germany

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Em Love, Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) e Anne (Emmanuelle Riva)A couple of elderly people, passionate about art and each other, face the challenges of old age. As physical and psychological limitations intensify, and Anne suffers a stroke, their relationship and life with their daughter... Eve (Isabelle Huppert)Things are starting to change. Despite the difficulties, Georges' love for his wife gives him the strength to care for her and deal with his own problems.

2014: The Great Beauty

Original title: The great beauty

Popular title: The Great Beauty

Country of origin: Italy

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In the history of The Great Beauty, Jep Gambardella (Toni Servillo), a journalist who lived intensely in Rome's nightlife for decades, became a well-known figure in literary and social circles after the success of his only novel. At 65, he begins to reflect on his life and the paths he has taken, confronting his own existential dilemmas.

2015: Outbound

Country of origin: Poland

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

On the eve of taking her vows as a nun, Anna (Agata Trzebuchowska) discovers that his real name is going And that her family has a past marked by the horrors of Poland during the Nazi invasion. While investigating her origins, she encounters startling revelations that shake her faith and her sense of identity. 

2016: Son of Saul

Original title: son of Saul

Popular title: Son of Saul

Country of origin: Hungary

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

During Second World War, Saul (Geza Röhrig)A Jewish prisoner at Auschwitz is forced to work in the concentration camp. When he finds the body of a child he mistakes for his own son, he dedicates himself to ensuring he receives a dignified burial, with a ceremony performed by a rabbi. Amidst the chaos and brutality of the camp, the man battles despair to fulfill this final act of humanity. 

2017: The Apartment

Original title:  Forooshande

Popular title: The Salesman

Country of origin: Iran

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

A couple of actors move into a new apartment, where the wife is attacked. Following the crime, both grapple with trauma and insecurity while dealing with the aftermath. The situation leads them to question whether or not they should investigate who was responsible for the attack. The cast includes... Shahab Hosseini, Taraneh Alidoostie Babak Karimi.

2018: A Fantastic Woman

Original title: A fantastic woman

Popular title: A Fantastic Woman

Country of origin: Chile

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Telecine

Em A Fantastic Woman, Marina Vidal (Daniela Vega)A transgender woman faces prejudice from her ex-partner's family after his death. She grapples with the pain of loss while being disrespected and marginalized by his family. The story then follows her struggle for recognition and dignity amidst her suffering. 

2019: Rome

Country of origin: Mexico

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In the history of Rome,Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio) is employed by Anthony (Fernando Grediaga) e Sofia (Marina de Tavira) and Cleo helps care for the couple's four children in Mexico City in the 1970s. The family's routine is turned upside down when Antonio abandons his wife and runs away with his lover. Amidst this situation, Cleo discovers she is pregnant and must face the difficulties of her new reality alone. 

2020: Parasite

Original title: Gisaengchung

Popular title: P

Country of origin: South Korea

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix e Youtube

In the best international film of 2020, the family of Ki-taek (Song Kang-ho) She lives in a cramped basement and is unemployed, going through hardship. By chance, her son Ki-woo (Choi Woo-shik) She begins giving English lessons to the daughter of a wealthy family. Fascinated by their luxurious lifestyle, the family members devise a plan to infiltrate the rich family's home, one by one. However, the lies and secrets necessary for this rise begin to have unexpected and dangerous consequences.

2021: Druk: Another Round

Original title: Pressure

Popular title: another round

Country of origin: Denmark

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In the Oscar-winning foreign film, Druk: Another Round, to help a friend in crisis, teachers Martin (Mads Mikkelsen), Tommy (Thomas Bo Larsen), Nikolaj (Magnus Millang) e Peter (Lars Ranthe) They decide to test the theory that living with the "right amount" of alcohol in their blood can make people happier and more successful. Determined to prove this point, they begin consuming drinks regularly and, little by little, begin to notice the effects of this experiment. 

2022: Drive My Car

Original title: Doraibu mai kâ

Country of origin: Japan

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI e Netflix

Em drive my car, one of the films that has already won the Oscar for Best International Film, Yūsuke Kafuku (Hidetoshi Nishijima), a widowed actor with low vision, hires Misaki Watari (Toko Miura), a 20-year-old girl, as a driver. Initially, he has doubts about the choice, but soon a special relationship begins to form between the two. Living together brings to light the traumas and loneliness of both, who, little by little, begin to understand each other in a profound way. 

2023: Nothing New on the Western Front

Original title: nothing new in the West

Popular title: All Quiet on the Western Front

Country of origin: Germany

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In the 2023 Oscar-winning foreign film, Paul Baumer (Felix Kammerer), a teenager full of dreams, is called to fight in the First World WarAt first, he is excited and sees the war as a great honor, but he soon faces the harsh reality of the battlefield. The experience makes him lose all his illusions and realize the cruelty of war.

2024: Zone of Interest

Em Zone of Interest, the most recent winner of the Oscar for best international film, during the Second World War, the commander of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel), and his wife, Hedwig (Sandra Hüller)They attempt to create an idealized family life in a house near the concentration camp. While Höss oversees the camp's brutality, the family tries to maintain an appearance of normalcy and happiness, living amidst terror and suffering.

2025: I'm Still Here

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: balloon play

No Brazilian movie Oscar winner, directed by Walter salles Based on the true story of the Paiva family, the film is set in 1970s Brazil, living under the harsh rule of the military dictatorship. Following the death of former congressman... Rubens Paiva (Selton Mello) to be taken away by agents of the regime and disappear, his wife Eunice (Fernanda Torres) He takes on the quest for justice and the protection of his five children. The cast includes names such as Fernanda Montenegro, Valentina Herszage, Humberto Carrão e Maeve Jinkings.

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques 17 / 02 / 2026.

Sources: IMDb e University of Delaware