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janeyee Joined: Sep 03 Points: 1681 Posts: 35 Posted: 2005-01-06 13:08:00    Hi all, Happy 2005! I am looking for some movies, not those very commercial ones. Trying to look for movies of different countries, inspiring ones, the ones that makes you cry and laugh, the ones which makes you feel like you want to visit the country, the place after watching... please share with me.. thank you! Jane --- http://jtravelshongk-ong.blogspot.com http://jtravelsmacau.blogspot.com Reply    Reply with quote    Contact janeyee   rangutan Premium account Joined: Aug 04 Points: 34752 Posts: 1044 Posted: 2005-01-07 03:44:00    Amoungst my all-time favorites: Out of Africa Ghandi The Mission --- Rudolf "Rangutan" Graspointner Reply    Reply with quote    Contact rangutan   mistybleu Premium account Joined: Aug 04 Points: 53340 Posts: 245 Posted: 2005-01-07 17:06:00    Hey, I really enjoyed these two movies: 1. The 'Whalerider', is a lovely tear-jerker, set in New Zealand, so there are great views of the country. I can't remember the girls name, but she was nominated for an oscar (she didin't win, I think it was Halle Berry). 2. Also 'Hero' starring Jet Li. It is a visually beautiful film. If you can get past the Kung Fu or the basic chinese story line, of fighting to save a school, it is a really nice movie. It is also subtitled which enhances the experience. Hope this helps. Misty --- "So many places, so little time" ((*_*)) Reply    Reply with quote    Contact mistybleu   mortimer Premium account Joined: Jun 04 Points: 15075 Posts: 528 Posted: 2005-01-07 17:28:00    Some films that come to my mind when thinking about the connection between films and travel Lord of the rings --- new Zealand Highlander --- Scotland Out of Africa --- obvious L'amant --- vietnam bridge on river kwai gorillas in the mist seven years in tibet the last emperor the name of the rose --- italian cloisters and churches the horse whisperer -- montana all sort of westerns --- arizona, western usa what about books? should we do a new thread? just to name a few there sure are a lot more martin --- Today is the first day of the rest of your life, enjoy it! Reply    Reply with quote    Contact mortimer   bear495 Joined: May 03 Points: 8634 Posts: 177 Posted: 2005-01-07 19:46:00    I agree with Rudi. "The Mission" is an interesting drama with some wonderful scenes of the Cataratas de Iguasu. Plus, if you are familiar with the actor, Robert De Niro, he is one of the main characters in the movie. Russ --- "Own only what you can carry with you; know language, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag." Alexander Solzhenitsyn Reply    Reply with quote    Contact bear495   magsalex Premium account Joined: Sep 03 Points: 8701 Posts: 69 Posted: 2005-01-07 19:57:00    I loved Whale Rider. Caravan(sometimes goes under another name) and Windhorse are both films about Tibet. Kundun --- Enjoy it while you can! Reply    Reply with quote    Contact magsalex   ta-shy Joined: Jun 02 Points: 4110 Posts: 170 Posted: 2005-01-08 01:27:00    COUNTRY--MOVIE TITLE--ACTORS Morocco-- Hideous Kinky--Kate Winslet/Said Taghmaoui India--City of Joy--Patrick Swayze Kenya--I dreamed of Africa--Kim Basinger The Sahara--The Sheltering Sky--Debra Winger/John Malkovich South Africa--Sarafina--Whoopi Goldberg/Leleti Khumalo Africa--The Gods must be crazy I/II(hilarious about 2 kids)--Nixau/Lena Farugia Tibet--Kundun--Martin Scorsese (director) Jamaica--The Lunatic(hilarious if you know the Island culture already)--Julliet Wallace/Paul Campbell/Reggie Carter Hawaii--The Picture Bride--Youki Kudoh/Akira Takayama/Tamlyn Tomita --- LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE! ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU WISH YOU COULD! ALWAYS! Reply    Reply with quote    Contact ta-shy   mortimer Premium account Joined: Jun 04 Points: 15075 Posts: 528 Posted: 2005-01-08 11:07:00    Hi There How could I forget about this great film you mentioned Africa--The Gods must be crazy I/II(hilarious about 2 kids)--Nixau/Lena Farugia We met with these bushmen in the central Kalahari when staying at deception valley lodge in Botswana. They showed us their traditional life style one afternoon it was a great experience! Truly a film that makes you go to the central kalahari! Martin --- Today is the first day of the rest of your life, enjoy it! Reply    Reply with quote    Contact mortimer   janeyee Joined: Sep 03 Points: 1681 Posts: 35 Posted: 2005-01-08 11:42:00    Hey! Thanks guys for all the names, gonna catch up with those I haven't watch! I personally love WhaleRider and The Motorcycle Diaries. Would be nice to share some book titles as Martin suggested also. Cheers!! Jane --- http://jtravelshongk-ong.blogspot.com http://jtravelsmacau.blogspot.com Reply    Reply with quote    Contact janeyee   bootlegga Premium account Joined: Jul 04 Points: 15194 Posts: 124 Posted: 2005-01-09 20:54:00    Here's some of my picks... Favourite drama - Shawshank Redemption Favourite comedy - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Favourite action movie - True Lies Yes, they were all big Hollywood movies, but in my opinion, they are among some of the best examples of their respective genres. I also loved the use of colours in Hero. One of the most visually spectacular films I've seen in years. --- "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." – Mark Twain Reply    Reply with quote    Contact bootlegga