1. Kundun
The Tibetans refer to the Dalai Lama as 'Kundun', which means 'The Presence'. He was forced to escape from his native home, Tibet, when communist China invaded and enforced an oppressive regime upon the peaceful nation. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959 and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since.
It has an average vote of 6.848 on TMDB.
2. Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
After her husband dies, Alice and her son, Tommy, leave their small New Mexico town for California, where Alice hopes to make a new life for herself as a singer. Money problems force them to settle in Arizona instead, where Alice takes a job as waitress in a small diner.
It has an average vote of 6.955 on TMDB.
3. The Wisdom of Crocodiles
A vampire in London is searching for the ideal woman to 'redeem' him.
It has an average vote of 5.8 on TMDB.
4. King of Hearts (Le Roi de cœur)
An ornithologist mistaken for an explosives expert is sent alone into a small French town during WWI to investigate a garbled report from the resistance about a bomb which the departing Germans have set to blow up a weapons cache.
It has an average vote of 7.1 on TMDB.
5. Left Behind: The Movie
After learning that millions have completely vanished, an airline pilot, a journalist, and others work together to unravel the mystery of those left behind.
It has an average vote of 4.2 on TMDB.
6. My Voyage to Italy (Il mio viaggio in Italia)
World-renowned director Martin Scorsese narrates this journey through his favorites in Italian cinema.
It has an average vote of 7.6 on TMDB.
7. Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their high school drama club.
It has an average vote of 7.9 on TMDB.
8. Sennentuntschi: Curse of the Alps (Sennentuntschi)
1975, Swiss Alps: In a remote mountain village, a beautiful and mysterious woman shows up. Only the village policeman takes care of the strange woman and tries to find out who she is. There are hints that she came from the Höhenalp Alp, where herdsmen do unthinkable things to get the company of women. Many dark truths are revealed that should better have remained hidden. A tragedy of lust, insanity and murder is brought to a seemlingly pure and perfect world. It is the beginning of a nightmare of religious insanity, hypocrisy, abuse and belief in demons, who destroys a young family and brings a whole village to destruction.
It has an average vote of 6.4 on TMDB.
9. The Grain That Built a Hemisphere
This animated documentary outlines the history and importance of corn in North America.
It has an average vote of 5 on TMDB.
10. Before Opening Night (Antes del estreno)
This Argentinian dramedy gives us elements of Woody Allen’s nervous comedy and Cassavetes’ melodramatic roller coaster in a storm of egos that takes place on one decisive weekend in the lives of Juana, a popular actress about to star in an important theater production, and her husband Roman, a director suffering from writer’s block. The couple’s daughter, Lila, serves as a mirror reflecting her parents’ frustrations and joys. The long takes, atmospheric music, and stellar performances, give a poignant, sometimes hilarious portrayal of a family as they attempt to negotiate their egos with their marriage and artistic lives.
It has an average vote of 5.6 on TMDB.
11. State and Main
A movie crew invades a small town whose residents are all too ready to give up their values for showbiz glitz.
It has an average vote of 6.344 on TMDB.
12. The Five Heartbeats
In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of the music industry.
It has an average vote of 7.213 on TMDB.
13. 8MM
A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, he relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town PI.
It has an average vote of 6.441 on TMDB.
14. The Weather Man
A Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive.
It has an average vote of 6.136 on TMDB.
15. Take a Chance on Me (Marie-Line et son juge)
Marie-Line is juggling between odd jobs to support her agoraphobic father. Despite the precariousness of their lifestyle, she remains a lively and cheerful young woman. Yet, after a series of unfortunate events, she is fired from her job and sentenced by a judge to a small penalty. A few days later, this very judge will be in a position to help her get back on track – a chance for Marie-Line but also the beginning of an unlikely friendship.
It has an average vote of 6.589 on TMDB.
16. Choke
A sex-addicted con-man pays for his mother's hospital bills by playing on the sympathies of those who rescue him from choking to death.
It has an average vote of 6.126 on TMDB.
17. Valley Girl
Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love. Somehow they need to stay together in spite of her trendy, shallow friends.
It has an average vote of 5.947 on TMDB.
18. The Last Waltz
Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and other rock legends.
It has an average vote of 7.643 on TMDB.
19. Zorba the Greek (Αλέξης Ζορμπάς)
An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba.
It has an average vote of 7.486 on TMDB.
20. Macadam Stories (Asphalte)
Improbable encounters bring tenderness, laughter and compassion to a world of urban alienation.
It has an average vote of 6.9 on TMDB.
