My favorite movies (work in progress)

I myself only saw it dubbed (in German) albeit the "complete" version, and the impact stayed with me. And with this film I really don't know which could be an "original language, as Depardieu didn't speak english, de Niro didn't speak italian, and there's such a mixed cast, that I assume that there are only different dubbed versions. But if you know something else, let me know!

The film is about the relationship of a father and his son (though he's adopted), and it is one of the most tender and honest accounts. I love William Hurt (one of my favorite actors), the boy played also good. Don't think I remember the adoption worker , though. But the female lead was also interesting (I think Jane Horrocks), as how she played into the relationship of the two protagonists.
Too bad you haven't seen it yet, it's a beautiful film I'm sure you'd enjoy (and also a great choice for your "Recommended films about family separation" -thread).
I can't believed this was filmed in your neighborhood, as the landscapes and town were imo really beautiful. And you missed the filming? I remember how I hated myself for missing a filming in Slovenia in my neighborhood when I was a child (and the film even was about my family!), but I was only a child then, not yet into films.
But it sure must have been something to talk for a while. Well, if you bump into Menges' the next time, you can tell him a film enthusiast from germany immensly enjoyed his film ;-)
I hope he'll direct more in the future, but even if he ´"only" works as a cinematographer he's imo one of the best in the world ("The Mission" just like, made me kneel down).

Sky Plane Girl is the debut film by russian director Vera Storozheva, and is based on the play "104 pages on love" by Edward Radzinsky.
The film deals with a relationship between a man and a stewardess, with the stewardess being the main protagonist. She always seems very happy, and somehow all men fall for her, but this is only attitude, as she's lonely and wants a real relationship based on love and trust, and not on ownership. Film takes place in today's russia, but has a somehow surreal touch that I can't explain. The acting of the main character would normally be considered "bad" and unrealistic, but is in fact perfect for the whole mood of the film. I think it deals with "artificial" vs. "real" , but it's hard to explain. Just see it, if you ever get the chance.
Played on some festivals, and was nominated for some Nika (russian "oscar") awards.

I don't consider Das Experiment essential, it's just one of my favorite films. A psychological Thriller by Oliver Hirschbiegel (Downfall), with a great young german actor Moritz Bleibtreu (known maybe from run lola run) as the main character. It is the most exciting film I've ever seen, but what makes it memorable imo, is the intercutting of the plot in the "prison" with the girl who's waiting for the protagonist outside. The ending is one of my favorite ending scenes. Many viewers complained abou the "love" thing in the film, that didn't seem to fit in, but I think it is essential, and without it the movie would have been very different, and not as good.
But watch it for yourself if you're interested.
It's something of a german blockbuster with brains.
Avalon and Beijing Bicycle are imo essential.

Or a clean PC-screen ;-)

I can think of few things more terrifying than Anthony Wong in The Untold Story. For the flipside of that, give a look-see to his loopy, hammy sneering in Ebola Syndrome.

Thanks. The film buffs I hang around with all appreciate Cannibal Holocaust, so it's mandatory viewing. Cannibal ferox on the other hand is a whole different story ;-)