Category: Around the World in 80 Films

Around the World in 80 Films is a monthly column dedicated to exploring cinema from under-explored countries of the world. Each month we will take a brief look at the cinema of a different country by focusing on at least one important and lesser known film from that nation.

by Matt Schlee February 19, 2019 0

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Afghanistan: Osama (2003)

Anyone who has followed along with me through this series will not be surprised to see the direction that thisContinue Reading

by Matt Schlee December 27, 2018 0

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Pakistan: Bol (2011)

It’s important to note from the start that Pakistan’s sovereignty is younger than its cinematic history. The nation existed asContinue Reading

by Matt Schlee November 27, 2018 0

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Bhutan: Milarepa (2006) & Travelers and Magicians (2003)

Much of what I’ve explored in the short time that I’ve been writing this column have been film industries withContinue Reading

by Matt Schlee October 11, 2018 0

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Myanmar: Kayan Beauties (2012)

“To the world we are known as Padaung. But our true name is KAYAN. To the world, we are thoughtContinue Reading

by Matt Schlee September 27, 2018 1

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Thailand: The Films of Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Watching a film directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul is sort of like wandering through a new city. Things are always happening,Continue Reading

by Matt Schlee September 13, 2018 1

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Thailand: The Legend of Suriyothai (2001)

Unlike many of the countries immediately surrounding it, Thailand had the resources to see its cinema blossom from the earlyContinue Reading

by Matt Schlee August 14, 2018 1

Around the World in 80 Films

Cambodia: Rice People (1994)

The Cambodian film industry is largely defined by the rise and fall of the Khmer Rouge, the oppressive Communist regimeContinue Reading