A List of Films You Would Suggest

[ShogunXXX]

Hi all,

I need your suggestions based on your knowledge of Japanese or Asian culture in general, looking for some outstanding movies that depict these societies. I don't like war movies, or actions (explosions of cars and the like), nor science-fiction.

Adventures, love. Ideally look for movies in original version (no added voices), only subtitles in English if needed, but if subtitles are not available, that's still okay.

Are there some beautiful Japanese, or Asian, films you would recommend to watch, a list of must see movies.

To let you know the kind of films I like, here is a small list.

Memories of a Geisha
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397535/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

The Lover
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101316/

Indochine
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104507/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

The Scent of Green Papaya
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107617

Himalaya
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0210727/

A Passage to India
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087892/

Kama Sutra : A Tale of Love
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116743/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Out of Africa
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089755/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1


ありがとう, 고맙습니다, 非常感謝, ขอบคุณ, Maraming salamat po, Terima kasih, धन्यवाद

 

[Ceewan]

How about horror? some of the best Japanese movies of all time are horror movies. In Japan, ghost stories are an art form that goes back for centuries. To get in touch with a society, you should not ignore their darker nature.

Ringu
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0178868/

Ju-on: The Grudge
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364385/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Of copurse you could try a cute comedy starring one of our own Idols:
Pantsu no ana the movie: Doutei soushitsu rapusodi (2011)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2053413/
(I think I posted this here somewhere.....)

 

[ShogunXXX]

Hi Ceewan,

Thanks for the suggestions. I am not really into horror films (although I like the classical movie "The Exorcist"), but could have a look at Ju-on: The Grudge, and "A Hole in My Panty" sounds appealing (at least the tittle ).

 

[Ceewan]

Well, The Exorcist had an all-star cast but to be perfectly honest it is far from my favorite horror movie (a good one though and yes, a classic). A better movie would be Poltergiest, which was also an inspiration for Ringu. Love the trivia feature at IMDB:

Ringu was the highest grossing horror film in Japanese history.

I don't post many Japanese movies, subtitles are hard on my eyes. Try the movie download section though, (if you can find the Japanese movies hidden amongst the Cinese and Korean ones).

 

[CoolKevin]

films is not my best things, but I have seen these from the above list
Memories of a Geisha
The Lovers
The Exorcist

My Favourites
Lord of the Rings
Excalibur
Das Boot (not sure if classified as a film)
Kill Bill 1 2 (there is a 3 coming)

I could name more

 

[isityours]

not sure if it depicts japanese society/culture that well (other than the stigma surrounding undertakers) but Okuribito (Departures) was pretty good.

 

[ShogunXXX]

Hi guys, sorry I was out

Have found a least two masters for Japanese films: Kenji Mizoguchi and Yasujirō Ozu, so will look for their movies

 

[Noid936]

You could watch the studio ghibli movies like:
Princess mononoke
Spirited away
My neighbour totoro
Castle in the sky
And many more just google studio ghibli and you will find all these little gems

If you like japanese anime you can watch those movies some even have live action movies!

 

[ShogunXXX]

Thank you Noid. As seen in my little list, I prefer classical movies, not a fan of action, science-fiction, anime, kung-fu and co., but your suggested list may be helpful for those you like that kind, so that's precious

 

[Noid936]

Thank you Noid. As seen in my little list, I prefer classical movies, not a fan of action, science-fiction, anime, kung-fu and co., but your suggested list may be helpful for those you like that kind, so that's precious

yes sorry i must have missed that part about anime
i can also recommend audition (odishon) which is probably more the type of film you like

 

[ShogunXXX]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235198/

that seems already better than Godzilla

 

[Noid936]

Of copurse you could try a cute comedy starring one of our own Idols:
Pantsu no ana the movie: Doutei soushitsu rapusodi (2011)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2053413/
(I think I posted this here somewhere.....)

You did post this here but it's in the graveyard section. Did a quick search on the web and found one on nyaa.se
downloading now and will let you know

 

[ShogunXXX]

Shame on you people, a search here returned nothing for the world famous "In the Realm of the Senses", for your punishment the board will be closed for 1 week Shocking film but it's a must see

http://www.criterion.com/current/po...e-senses-some-notes-on-oshima-and-pornography

 

[pavane]

You did post this here but it's in the graveyard section. Did a quick search on the web and found one on nyaa.se
downloading now and will let you know

tampopo
Stray Dog
Seven samurai
Drunken Angel
One Wonderful Sunday