Not so famous movies you must see

Nov 10, 2016 10:51 AM

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The Fall (2006)

In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastic story of five mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of mind and her vivid imagination, the line between fiction and reality blurs as the tale advances.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwsYyRc9j4g

A Prophet  (2009)

A young Arab man is sent to a French prison.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l69ARbQt-Ko

The Wave  (2008)

A high school teacher's experiment to demonstrate to his students what life is like under a dictatorship spins horribly out of control when he forms a social unit with a life of its own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HbsHatqKqc

Samsara (2011)

Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viz6NJEpTvI

Like Father, Like Son (2013)

Ryota Nonomiya is a successful businessman driven by money. When he learns that his biological son was switched with another child after birth, he must make a life-changing decision and choose his true son or the boy he raised as his own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9ZU0_RFiDQ

Short Term 12 (2013)

A 20-something supervising staff member of a residential treatment facility navigates the troubled waters of that world alongside her co-worker and longtime boyfriend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhS6tvSb0UQ

Like Crazy (2016)

In a center for mentally disturbed women, Beatrice and Donatella become friends. During educational work outside the clinic, they take a chance to flee from custody, starting an adventurous trip that will disclose their past and change their lives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUaK_E2T7gU

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

A documentary team films the lives of a group of vampires for a few months. The vampires share a house in Wellington, New Zealand. Turns out vampires have their own domestic problems too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv568AzZ-i8

'71 (2014)

In 1971, a young and disorientated British soldier is accidentally abandoned by his unit following a riot on the deadly streets of Belfast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIYDNyEkJP4

Land of Mine (2015)

A young group of German POWs are made the enemy of a nation, where they are now forced to dig up 2 million land-mines with their bare hands.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Kao3t0NBMU

The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012)

Elise and Didier fall in love at first sight, in spite of their differences. He talks, she listens. He's a romantic atheist, she's a religious realist. When their daughter becomes seriously ill, their love is put on trial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a50DJkCxqw

The Imposter (2012)

A documentary centered on a young man in Spain who claims to a grieving Texas family that he is their 16-year-old son who has been missing for 3 years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LuFOX0Sy_o

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)

The true story of Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby who suffers a stroke and has to live with an almost totally paralyzed body; only his left eye isn't paralyzed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G69Zh7YIg8c

4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007)

A woman assists her friend in arranging an illegal abortion in 1980s Romania.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZisE16JBUMA

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2igjYFojUo

Bullhead (2011)

Sint-Truiden, Belgium. Jacky, a young cattle farmer who is constantly pumped on steroids and hormones, is approached by a veterinarian to make a deal with a notorious beef trader.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZnPqAHd1_4

The Station Agent (2003)

When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude, only to meet a chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F4K8U5l--o

Boy A (2007)

The story of a young Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a crime he committed as a child.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ii_v14DNCU

The Brand New Testament (2015)

Did you know that God is alive and lives in Brussels with his daughter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOsk1qhoaDE

Embrace of the Serpent (2015)

The story of the relationship between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and last survivor of his people, and two scientists who work together over the course of 40 years to search the Amazon for a sacred healing plant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ff7TcnqHUc

Solid list OP

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

The Fall is an all-time favourite. People seem to either love or hate it bc of the storytelling but it's definately worth giving it a try.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You put The Fall in the thumbnail. You get my upvote.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Diving bell and the butterfly was great. Will make you cry.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Nice list. Some good ones on here!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

One of the most powerful scene ever.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Embrace of the Serpent is a damn fine movie.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I saw it at an outdoor screening in Berlin. Both actors for Karamakate were spectacular...and both are genuine indigenous people!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's beautiful :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Talking to a friend and blanked on a movie title and said "You know.. the movie with all the scenes..." He replied:"...The Fall?" Priceless

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Wow, so many good movies

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I always upvote New Zealand and our brilliant Vampire comedy, What we do in the shadows - soon to have its own spin off show as well.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

#1 Googly-googly-googly

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I watching the original 'The Wave' back in the 90s. The teacher just played the first half the 1st day. Amazed by how many kids started 1

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

doing the same stuff the kids were doing in the movie.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

THE FALL IS INCREDIBLE

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

@OP An actual list of good and not very well known movies. Well done. Have an upvote.

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

Land of Mine is a really good movie about how Denmark treated the German prisoners of war post World War 2.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Aaah just about to rewatch The Fall, couldn't remember what it was called and found by googling 'heroin hospital surreal adventure film'

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

The Fall is like watching a story filmed in paintings. Its absolutely gorgeous.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

We had to watch The Wave in high school, holy shit it made me shudder.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

It's almost a must watch at school in Germany (or at least where I live)

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It is, I know no body who hasn't watched it at school, and it's a very important and educational film

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Indeed and it also introduced Germany to Elyas M'Barek

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Out of these I've only seen A Prophet. It's rather good

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

+1 for a Station Agent

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

>movie about a dictatorship experiment >not available in America

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

It's a German movie but I think it's based on a book

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The first few are pretty much a list of movies with PHENOMENAL cinematography. The Fall and Samsara...hhhnnnngggg

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Upvoted for The Fall, truly amazing film. Then I tried to upvote again for The Brand New Testament. Life changing movie.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Ah, I see I've made it to the comments where everyone got as excited as I did by "The Fall" and skipped the rest to come brag.

9 years ago | Likes 117 Dislikes 0

I cried more while watching The Fall than I have over any other movie. Maybe because I'm a writer, I don't know...

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Also, The Fall is amazing.

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

Checking in

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Saw thumbnail and skipped straight to comment

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Can you chill out with this fucking hivemind?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

For me, it was "The Wave". Not so many fellows there

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Nothing quite as horrible as watching an amazing movie, and being surrounded by people who will never watch it. So frustrating.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've wanted to watch it but couldn't find it anywhere.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The Wave is actually 'Die Welle' originally, if that makes the search any easier..

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

The Fall is nowhere, except to be purchased on Google or something. It sucks.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Love love love Broken Circle Breakdown. Still listen to the soundtrack on the regular.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Dat Bluegrass!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I saw A Prophet late at night one day and has to be one of my favorite movies of all time

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I watched Samsara while stoned off my tits once. Blew my fucking mind with beautiful images.

9 years ago | Likes 65 Dislikes 0

Baraka is the 2nd one tgey did. It's just as striking.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I bet the German scene was terrifying O.O

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Where can I watch it...can you please give me a link?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I found links for most of these on thedaretelly.com use a browser with an adblocker though.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That picture is a perfect and exquisite 'resting bitch face'

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's so fucking great!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Should start with koyaniskatsi then Baraka and then end with samsara .

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Did the same my first time on shrooms. Best trip eva!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ahhh I love The Fall

9 years ago | Likes 256 Dislikes 1

I'd never heard of it, the trailer alone was quite a ride.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Catinca Utaru did an amazing job.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Up voted just for the thumbnail.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The little girl is so great. When she's crying about it being her story too....

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same! Its one of my favourites,my only problem showing people it is the artyfartsy opening credits,with the horses and music,people turn off

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

The cinematography is AMAAAAAZEBAAAAALLLLSS!

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

My favorite movie. Love it.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

The description sounds like a poor man's The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, but I'm guessing it's more than that?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

It is similar, but much prettier and less silly.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh yeah, I don't think I would even compare the two. Very different.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Not similar. The Fall is worth watching just for the visuals, and it's truly engaging and moving as well

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Much more.Just watch it. :) One of my favorites.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yessss. I actually bought a super sick print this guy did of The Red Bandit and Alexandria. Will post later.

9 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 1

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes please!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You gonna post it or what??

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Pls OP

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

pls

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Have my Dot, friend.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Is it really sad? Also, I didn't know Macklemore got his start in acting.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

oh, i completely sobbed at the end after a certain fall.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The story in my opinion is hard to grasp at first but doesn't have a sad ending

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

How is gun violence not sad?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

the 4th act makes the wee lass cry

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The Fall is one of my favorite movie of all time!

9 years ago | Likes 104 Dislikes 1

Any idea where to watch it? Not on Netflix or prime, sad face

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My very first dot! Thank you, kind person!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's rather different than your first period, wouldn't you say?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What are the other ones?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

There are so many, but you might try Jeux d'enfants if you're into twisted romance. I watched it more than 20 times.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I touch your big toe.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

did you lie to me?

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

No, I touch your big toe!

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Alexandria...

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I love anything by Tarsem!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Immortals was bad, though. Awesome visuals, terrible storyline.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Agreed. Brilliant visual style.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Doesn't it feel at times the little girl in that movie isn't acting? Like she doesn't even know it's a movie? Brilliant movie.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

SPOILER: Because of a miscommunication, the girl thought that Lee Pace was an actual paraplegic, and 1/2

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

2/2 because it made her performance more believable, the director let her (and the rest of the crew) believe that, as well.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Wow that's fascinating. It felt so genuine. Thanks a lot ProfessorMatt

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What we Do in the Shadows is one of my favorite movies. Same director as Thor Ragnarok, so I'm not sure what to expect from it now.

9 years ago | Likes 77 Dislikes 1

Sometimes I feel like there only person who hated that movie.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And English.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I love it!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Looking forward to the sequel focusing on the werewolves "We're Wolves"

9 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

Not Swearwolves!

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

I'm relevant!

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Taika Waititi is a very talented director. Watch some of his other films, I'm confident he will do well with Thor.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

It does concern me that all the Thor "viral" content were seeing is very silly mockumentary stuff. I don't want Thor to be a comedy....

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They just came out with a new one that is awesome called "Hunt for the Wilderpeople"

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

.. I loved that movie

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

And it was Petyr! And we're still friends today.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The creators of Eagle vs Shark though? That makes me unsure about seeing it. I hated that fucking movie so much!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Whilst I didn't HATE Eagle Vs Shark, W.W.D.I.T.S is much MUCH better. You will hopefully love it :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I mean, it's Taika Waititi, who made Boy. Which is awesome. And Jemaine Clement. So of course it kicks ass.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

And Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Also great.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Just watched that the other day, his films are legendary.

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