Outstanding adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's masterpiece. It's a moving story of friendship, betrayal and redemption set in Afghanistan. All in all, a terrific and memorable film. (Language: English)

Haunting story of a mother's loss. It's a ghost story that never gets goofy. Eerie and poignant at the same time. (Language: Spanish)

Another faithful adaptation of Ruth Rendell's "A Judgement in Stone." Isabelle Huppert and Sandrine Bonnaire are stunning in their portrayals of sociopaths. (Language: French)

An emotional and addictive family saga spanning four decades, the story centers on two brothers whose differing political beliefs drive them apart. Many social issues are also explored. First aired as a mini-series. (Language: Italian)

Will resonate with children of immigrant families. An intelligent film about the duality of emotions of a young Indian man. (Language: English and some Hindi)

It's the story of four youths in the tough streets of Casablanca. An honest and realistic portrayal of poverty and hope. An impressive and heart-wrenching film. (Language: Arabic)

A thought-provoking story of a family torn apart shortly before the fall of Saigon. It depicts their lives in Vietnam and after their separation, the survivors' lives in the U.S. where the focus turns onto the difficulties of the young son. Excellent and affecting film. (Language: English and Vietnamese)

A fascinating look at East Berlin in the 1980s, specifically the surveillance of a couple by the Stasi. How this changes the beliefs of a hardened policeman is at the heart of this first-rate film. (Language: German)

A devastating family story that deals with secrets, complex emotions and motivations. Exceptionally plotted and very satisfying. (Language: Danish)

My favorite Guillermo del Toro film, it's an ambitious and intelligent horror story free of goofy horror cliches. (Language: Spanish)

Another excellent film with the amazing actress, Gong Li. A passionate and lush drama, it has become a classic. (Language: Mandarin)

A tender and realistic film about three young women and their dreams. Great acting and the universal theme will entertain. (Language: Russian)

A blunt and and brutal story of child abuse. It's compelling and heartbreaking. (Language: Spanish)

An inspiring film about two mentally-challenged roommates who overcome new challenges. Funny, touching and uplifting. (Language: Norwegian)

A young woman disguises herself as a man so she can work at a construction site. Another of my favorite Majidi films, it's really a love story set against the harsh Tehran life. An enlightening film made even better with great cinematography. (Language: Farsi)

Forget the remake, go for this outstanding original 1955 version. It's a diabolical, twisty thriller that's become a classic. (Language: French)

I'm big on heist and con films and this has to be one of the best. Complex like a Mamet film, this Argentine offering is clever, exciting, and keeps you guessing. (Language: Spanish)

Remade into "No Reservations," this original is still the better one for me. It's a romantic comedy about an obsessed chef and a free spirit who invades her kitchen and teaches her how to live and love. Very funny and entertaining. (Language: German)

An understated film that packs a wallop, another of the touching dramas I like so much, this is about a boy who was evacuated to Sweden during WWII and his relationship with the couple who took him in. Very moving. (Languages: Swedish & Finnish)

A couple aids a Jewish escapee in German-occupied Czechoslovakia. It is sometimes sad, sometimes quirky, but always profound. Terrific film. (Language: Czech)