Foreign Language Films

Did you know that the Library’s film collection includes DVDs in about 48 foreign languages? French, Spanish, and Italian take the lead, but there are quite a few that you might not be familiar with.  The Seagull's Laughter is a comedy/drama in the Icelandic language.  Fast Runner, or Atanarjuat  was produced in Canada and has won and been nominated for several awards. It is in the Inuktitut language which is  spoken by the Inuit Indians.

This month, we are spotlighting films in Chinese, of which there are over 50 in the collection, in honor of Chinese New Year, which is celebrated on February 19, .  

Perhaps the most well-known is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Produced in 2000, it won the Best Foreign Film, and is filled with action, drama and romance. 

For action and comedy, watch Kung Fu Hustle and for more action, watch  Hero which was nominated for Best Foreign Film in 2003. 

Others of note are The Emperor and the Assassin, Tuya's Marriage, and Goodbye, Dragon Inn.  All of these films have either won or have been nominated for some prestigious award. 

Til then, may all the fortune in your cookie be good ones. Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái!!