1. Tales of the Night (Les Contes de la nuit)
Six exotic fables, each unfold in a unique locale, from Tibet, to medieval Europe, an Aztec kingdom, the African plains, and even the Land of the Dead.
It has an average vote of 7.3 on TMDB.
2. Kirikou and the Sorceress (Kirikou et la sorcière)
Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.
It has an average vote of 7.32 on TMDB.
3. The Three Inventors (Les trois inventeurs)
In a white lace universe, three inventors create machines which are both pretty and useful. Unfortunately people do not understand them...
It has an average vote of 7.8 on TMDB.
4. Riccardo va all'inferno (Riccardo va all'inferno)
(Riccardo va all'inferno)
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
5. Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest (Azur et Asmar)
Raised on tales of a Djinn fairy princess, Azur, a young Frenchman goes to North Africa in search of the sprite, only to discover that his close childhood friend, Asmar, an Arab youth whose mother raised both boys also seeks the genie.
It has an average vote of 7.726 on TMDB.
6. Fallen from the Truck (Tombés du camion)
Stanislas, a fisherman, loses everything when his boat breaks down. Too old and illiterate, he decides to join forces with old fishermen who attack trucks on the road. It is very risky for Stanislas as his own sons are police officers. When things go wrong, he ends up with a box in which he finds a 10-year-old boy...
It has an average vote of 5.3 on TMDB.
7. Peter & the Wolf
An animated retelling set to Prokofiev's suite. Peter is a slight lad, solitary, locked out of the woods by his protective grandfather
It has an average vote of 6.6 on TMDB.
8. Ivan Tsarevitch and the Changing Princess (Ivan Tsarévitch et la Princesse Changeante)
Four tales about princesses and adventurers around the world: The Mistress of Monsters, The Wizard Student, The Ship's Boy and His Cat, and Ivan Tsarevitch and his changeable princess.
It has an average vote of 7.2 on TMDB.
9. Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki (終わらない人 宮﨑駿)
A look at legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki following his retirement in 2013.
It has an average vote of 7.323 on TMDB.
10. Margarita with a Straw (Margarita with a Straw)
A rebellious young woman with cerebral palsy leaves India to study in New York. On her journey of self-discovery, she unexpectedly falls in love.
It has an average vote of 6.9 on TMDB.
11. Chicken with Plums (Poulet aux Prunes)
Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser-Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death.
It has an average vote of 7.047 on TMDB.
12. The Prophet
Exiled artist and poet Mustafa embarks on a journey home with his housekeeper and her daughter; together the trio must evade the authorities who fear that the truth in Mustafa's words will incite rebellion.
It has an average vote of 7.3 on TMDB.
13. Kirikou and the Wild Beasts (Kirikou et les bêtes sauvages)
The film is a sub-story to Kirikou and the Sorceress rather than a straight sequel. The movie is set while Kirikou is still a child and Karaba is still a sorceress. Like Princes et princesses and Les Contes de la nuit, it is an anthology film comprising several episodic stories, each of them describing Kirikou's interactions with a different animals. It is however unique among Michel Ocelot's films, not only in that it is co-directed by Bénédicte Galup but also for each of the stories being written by a different person .
It has an average vote of 6.3 on TMDB.
14. Tomorrow (Demain)
Climate is changing. Instead of showing all the worst that can happen, this documentary focuses on the people suggesting solutions and their actions.
It has an average vote of 7.8 on TMDB.
15. For Sama
A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria as she falls in love, gets married and gives birth to Sama, all while cataclysmic conflict rises around her. Her camera captures incredible stories of loss, laughter and survival as Waad wrestles with an impossible choice– whether or not to flee the city to protect her daughter’s life, when leaving means abandoning the struggle for freedom for which she has already sacrificed so much.
It has an average vote of 8.3 on TMDB.
16. Chennai Express (Chennai Express)
Rahul embarks on a journey to a small town in Tamil Nadu to fulfill the last wish of his grandfather: to have his ashes immersed in the Holy water of Rameshwaram. En route, he meets a woman hailing from a unique family down South. As they find love through this journey in the exuberant lands of South India, an unanticipated drive awaits them.
It has an average vote of 6.5 on TMDB.
17. The Illusionist (L'Illusionniste)
A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.
It has an average vote of 7.235 on TMDB.
18. Above the Law
Nico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed to his job as he is to his personalized brand of justice—expert and thorough bone-crushing.
It has an average vote of 6.08 on TMDB.
19. Hidden Kisses (Baisers cachés)
Nathan, 16, lives alone with his father Stephane. A newcomer in high school, he is invited to a party and falls in love with Louis, a boy in his class. They find themselves out of sight and kiss each other, but someone takes a picture of them. Soon, the photo is published on Facebook and a storm overtakes their lives as they face bullying and rejection.
It has an average vote of 7.574 on TMDB.
20. Donkey Skin (Peau d'âne)
A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.
It has an average vote of 7.2 on TMDB.
