The best foreign drama films that will bring you to tears

Below you will find a wide range of dramatic films from a wide variety of directors, but they all have one thing in common: they are great films. So get your popcorn ready and check out our list of the best dramas that will bring you to tears.

Just have mercy

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

Writers: Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Lanham

Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Rob Morgan, Brie Larson, Rafe Spall and Tim Blake Nelson

Just mercy needed to view. Director Destin Daniel Cretton ( Short term 12) adapts the popular science book of the same name Brian Stevenson and brings the story of the flaws of the criminal justice system and the inhumanity of the death penalty to a harsh, disturbing reality.Michael B. Jordan plays Stevenson, a young, idealistic Harvard Law graduate who travels to Alabama in hopes of fighting for poor people who cannot afford legal representation. While there, he tries to help the man ( Jamie Fox) to appeal against his murder conviction, which was backed by minimal evidence. It's an emotionally upsetting but necessary observation for people on both sides of the death penalty debate, as Cretton forces viewers to face the reality of such a sentence.

Lincoln

Director: Steven Spielberg

Screenwriter: Tony Kushner

Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field, David Strathairn, James Spader, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Hal Holbrook

There are those who will tell you thatLincoln – “minor Spielberg”, but these people are wrong. This 2012 drama has been a passion project for a long timeSteven Spiberg, and, as he realized, is a thoughtful, insightful and surprisingly funny chronicle of one of the greatest American presidents. The film does not follow a "cradle to grave" journey, but instead focuses on Lincoln's efforts to pass the 13th Amendment. In doing so, Spielberg creates one of the best films ever made about the political process and also digs deep into the controversy within Lincoln himself. In executionDaniel Day-Lewis, is a complex, captivating portrayal of a man who tries to do better alone and in his country, but who doesn't always have the right answers. The film is much deeper than just a "it was good" story, and in its compelling chronicle of the political process, it recalls "West Wing". In short, it's masterful, and it's an absolutely top-notch Spielberg.

Old people don't belong here

Directors / screenwriters: Joel and Ethan Coen

Cast: Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Kelly Macdonald and Tommy Lee Jones

Looking back, we can say that the victory in the nomination "Best Picture"No country for old people is one of the boldest steps the Academy has ever taken. It was not an easy choice.Redemption and even "There will be blood" would have been much more traditional choices for the Academy, but they went for it. They paid tribute where needed and honored the masterful adaptationCormac McCarthythe Coen brothers four major Oscars. It is a gritty and complex film, in whichJavier Bardem plays one of the greatest villains of all time, playing a character who remains mysterious throughout. It's a heavy film, but that's what makes it so special. If in the first hours you were indifferent, try again. It takes a few viewings to really get into the glitz of what the Coens are doing here, and gosh, this is special.

Ford vs Ferrari

Director: James Mangold

Writers: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth and Jason Keller

Cast: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Caitriona Balfe, Tracey Letts, Jon Bernthal, Josh Lucas and Noah Jupe

Film "Ford v Ferrari" nominated for the Best Picture Oscar of 2019, is one of the most "father films" in recent memory, and all the better for it. The film tells the true story of how Ford Motor Company decided to build a racing car to compete against Ferrari in the upcoming 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.Matt Damon plays an engineer tasked with designing a car, who then tracks down the volatile but talented driver he playsChristian Bale, to help him build and manage it. Don't let the 152-minute viewing hold you back - this film absolutely flies.

Michael Clayton

Director / Screenwriter: Tony Gilroy

Cast: George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack and Michael O'Keeffe

Drama 2007 "Michael Clayton" still very good. The story focuses on the lawyer (played byGeorge Clooney) who is trying to deal with the apparent decline of his colleague, while a major client represented by his law firm is being sued in a class action lawsuit. This is a banal thriller, but the directorTony Gilroy elevates it above the standard adaptationJohn Grisham to something much more cinematic and introspective.

Outcast

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Screenwriter: William Broyles Jr.

Cast: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy

Definitely one of the most ambitious dramas ever made, "Exile" on actually filmed for two years with a year break between them. The film is about an analyst played byTom Hanks, who is trapped on the island for a long time. The first part of the film was shot first, then the directorRobert Zemeckis took a break so Hanks could lose weight and change his physique for a time jump in the second part of the film (Zemeckis used this time to create the film "What is hidden"). It's a spectacular film and further proof that Tom Hanks is one of the greatest actors of all time.

Iron grip

Directors / screenwriters: Joel and Ethan Coen

Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin

What will you get whenthe Coen brothers make a serious western? A great movie.True Grit 2010 is more of an adaptation of the source material than a remake of the movieJohn Wayne, as the Coen brothers completely embrace the Western genre, telling the story of a young woman (Hailee Steinfeld), which accuses a drunken lawyer (Jeff Bridges) accompanies her across rough terrain in search of the man who killed her father. The film enjoys the western scenery as the cinematographerRoger Deakins brings it to life in stunning fashion, accompanied by a beautiful classicalmusic by Carter Burwell, inspired by the anthem, and stylized dialogues.just. If you shrugged your shoulders, calling this film "not as good as"No country when it first came out, give it another chance. This may surprise you.

Citizen Kane

Director: Orson Welles

Writers: Orson Welles and German Mankiewicz

Cast: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton, Dorothy Comingore, Everett Sloan and Ray Collins

Yes, "Citizen Kane" is one of the greatest films of all time. No, it's not boring. On the contrary, if you like investigative dramas and stories about the victims, the famous dramaOrson Welles 1941 is a damn entertaining movie. The story begins with the death of newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane (Wells) and his enigmatic last word "Rosebud".Even if you know what Rosebud is, the film doesn't lose its impact as Wells, by discovering new cinematic techniques like Deep Focus, can weave a compelling and tragic tale of a man who conquers the world but loses his soul to for not being able to buy what he really wants out of life.Citizen Kane, Filled with amazing performances and a timeless story, this is a classic that shouldn't scare you away from finally giving it a try.

Live

Director: Akira Kurosawa

Screenwriter: Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto and Hideo Oguni

Cast: Takashi Shimura and Miki Odagiri

While the directorAkira Kurosawa associated with films featuring samurai and ronin such asseven samurai, Yojimbo, Redbeard andRashomon, one of his greatest strengths was centered on the humble government bureaucrat. Kenji Watanabe (Takashi Shimura) is that bureaucrat, and when he discovers he has stomach cancer with less than a year to live, he sets off in search of the meaning of his life by trying to build a playground. This film is a powerful meditation on what we want our heritage to mean, what it means to live life to the fullest in service to others, and the ability to find the courage within ourselves to make a difference in the world. This is a beautiful and heartbreaking masterpiece from a director whose filmography is filled with masterpieces.

Renegades

Director: Martin Scorsese

Screenwriter: William Nicholson

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Vera Farmiga, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Anthony Anderson, Alec Baldwin and James Badge Dale

Director's Crime DramaMartina Scorsese «Renegades" 2006 is the film that finally won him the Best Director Oscar, but he was just trying to have a good time. After such serious epicmovies, how"Aviator" and "Gangs of New York, Scorsese admitted that he decided to make a commercial film by deciding to remake the Hong Kong thriller "Infernal Affairs" with the participation of all stars. The result is an extremely entertaining crime drama filled with stellar numbers and hosted by one of the bestLeonardo DiCaprio characters. The film won not only the Oscar for Best Director, but also Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film Editing.

Just blood

Writers/Directors: Joel and Ethan Coen

Cast: John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, Sam-Art Williams and M. Emmet Walsh

Few directors debut as confidently or stunningly as "Simple Blood", butthe Coen brothers effortlessly get their voices heard in their first featuremovie. Dan Hedaya plays a dive bar owner who suspects his wifeFrances McDormand) is cheating on him with an employee (John Goetz). His suspicions are confirmed, he asks for PI (M. Emmett Walsh) to kill the lovers, but this plot soon spirals out of control and leads to unexpected bloodshed. The Coens made a neo-noir masterpiece, and while they continued a series of classics such as RaisingArizona, Miller's Crossing, Fargo, TheTheir first film Big Lebowski" and " No country for old people still considered one of the best.

Casablanca

Director: Michael Curtis

Writers: Julius Epstein, Philip G. Epstein and Howard Koch

Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Raines, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre

Casablanca, won in 1942 in the nomination "Best picture", over the decades has not lost its influence. It's really a film that has it all - action, adventure, intrigue, romance, patriotism, sacrifice - it's more than just "I'm looking at you, baby." The story follows jaded nightclub owner Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) who just wants to be left alone while the love of his life, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), would not come to him looking for help for her husband, the leader of the Czech resistance. Don't be put off by the film's prestige; You can still enjoy it, how damn interesting and amazingly funny it can be.Casablancastill impresses with the immediacy of its original release, as it embraces universal themes of love and self-sacrifice. This is a great movie and well worth revisiting.

A star is born

Director: Bradley Cooper

Screenwriter: Eric Roth, Will Fetters, Bradley Cooper and many more, because this movie has already been made many times.

Cast: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliot, Andrew Dice Clay, Rafi Gavron, Anthony Ramos, Ron Rifkin, Greg Grunberg with Eddie Griffin and Dave Chappelle as Noodles.

Did you notice my little stab in the writer's section above? It's what I call a pre-emptive strike because that's all I've heard from people saying this movie shouldn't win best picture. In my opinion, this was a ridiculous argument, because remake or not, but I sincerely believe that "A Star Is Born" - the best film of 2018. As soon as the title came out in one big red print, I knew this movie was going to be special. Each generation seems to have its own version of this timeless tale, and Bradley CooperThis version received eight Oscar nominations for good reason. Despite two megastars, this version feels incredibly human and the music is just dynamite. This film may have only won one Oscar for Best Song, but it won Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and a trio of actors, including a career-best performance. Sam Elliot as Cooper's older and wiser brother. Frankly, Cooper and Lady Gaga should have also won an Oscar because they were both flawless and they had fantastic chemistry together - one that is rarely seen on the big screen these days. The soundtrack is absolutely killer, from the MVP single "Shallow" and Cooper's touching ballad "Maybe It's Time" to the delightful duet "Music to My Eyes" and Gaga's stunning performances of "I'm Never Love Again" and the French classic "Life in Pink".A star is born Captivates you with its romantic energy and keeps you on your toes, even if you know exactly where the story is headed. This is part of his strength. Cooper didn't need to reinvent the wheel here, he's just there to avoid being thrown out first, and to say he hit a home run for the first time behind the camera would be an understatement. It's a big slam and I never apologize for thinking that way. Because love pisses on stage at the Grammys! Oh BCoops! “Why did you do this, do that, do that, do that, do that to me?”

Story

Writer / Director: Jennifer Fox

Cast: Laura Dern, Isabelle Nelisse, Elizabeth Debicki, Jason Ritter, Frances Conroy, John Heard, Common and Ellen Burstyn

Filmmaking couldn't be more inventive and torturous than "Story". Jennifer Fox set out to explore her own memories and understand the sexual abuse she had suffered at the hands of adults whom she considered her friends. This is a vital film of the #MeToo movement that explores how predators prey on their prey and how those prey turn their pain inward and distort what really happened to avoid that pain."Story" , crafted under the impressive and complex performance of Laura Dern, is an important film, brilliantly crafted with intelligence and ingenuity, and one of the best films of 2018. - Matt Goldberg

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