World movies...A treasure chest of world movies

Its been ages since I have actually sat in front of the television and had a marathon movie session. But last Friday I was tired..completely exhausted and wanted to do nothing over the weekend but sit, watch movies, hog on pizzas and have a great time. So Friday night I began the marathon. Sat on the couch and started channel surfing looking for some good movies to watch. Recently moved to a different package on the set top box and hence there were a lot more channels that were on offer, showing movies in all kinds of languages.

I had not seen world movies ever before. And stopped my surfing on World movies. I had heard a lot about this channel. Since there was nothing else to do…decided that “Jules Et Jim” the French movie was the first in my series. The movie was about a touching tale of friendship and love. (Well it could be called a chick flick of the 60’s) but yeah somehow kept me glued to it till the end.

It was during this movie that I realized that the movies that were telecasted on this channel are of different genres from different parts of the world. Extremely new and some good classics

It was a refreshing change from the star movies and HBOs. This one was definitely one of its kind. Intrigued I checked up on the TV guide for the following week. Some of the awesome movies that is available for your viewing pleasure

1. The Killer

Director Cédric Anger delves into the seedy side of the world’s most romantic city in this Parisian psychological thriller. Gilbert Melki is Leo Zimmerman, an astute and wealthy businessman whose shady deals make him the mark of cool faced hit-man, Dimitri Kopas (Gregoire Colin). Leo strikes a gentleman’s agreement with Kopas, giving him a few extra days to organise a money fund for his wife Sylvia (Sophie Cattani) and eight-year-old daughter, before his life is taken. Melanie Laurant plays Stella, a prostitute hired to distract Kopas.

The Killer journeys into a world of paranoia, mistrust and human compassion with a grey and wintry Paris in the background. With both men watching their backs, a strange relationship develops between assassin and mark as Kopas’s professional detachment becomes clouded by a strange kind of empathy. Dark cinematography gives the film a cold and gritty feel to accompany strong performances from the entire cast, including a small but important role by Xavier Beauvois (Female Agents)

2. A Touch of Spice

Blending romance and cuisine with just a pinch of early Greek and Turkish culture, A Touch Of Spice has been billed as Greece’s answer to Like Water For Chocolate. One of the most popular Greek films of all time, this bittersweet coming-of-age story explores themes of cultural displacement with sensitivity and gentle humour. Evocative, nostalgic and full of mouth-watering delicacies, A Touch Of Spice is a delectable delight!
Structured, like a good meal, into courses, we first meet young Fanis in the ‘appetiser.’ A young Greek boy living with his family in Istanbul, every day is filled with lessons in life and culinary wisdom from his philosophical, spice merchant grandfather. But tensions between Greece and Turkey mean that Fanis’ family must leave for Greece on short notice. Fanis’ grandfather, however, stays behind. Flash forward to Athens in 1964 – the ‘main course’ – and Fanis is showing real talent as a cook. He still daydreams of his grandfather and his best friend Saime, a Turkish girl, however, and the beautiful city of Istanbul they left behind. Thirty-five years later – ‘desserts’ – Fanis, now a successful professor of astrophysics, finally returns to Istanbul where his grandfather is mortally ill.
One movie that you could watch is “echo”. This movie from Denmark showcases the relationship between a father and his son. The protagonist kidnaps his son after losing a custody battle and takes him to a quiet location where he spends his last vacation with his son, bonding and building on his relationship with him. This is a must watch for all nature photographers cause of the beautiful location that movie was shot in. Also the acting by the protagonist is amazing. I don’t know the name of the actor, but it was very good. I would strongly recommend that you watch this movie.

Other than that, I can assure you that the channel has earned a loyal audience in me and am looking forward to watching those amazing movies from the various corners of the world on this. People who have not yet seen it or have not hooked onto it, kindly do so.

Yeah and will put in my reviews of those movies everytime I find a good one 