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12 Recommendations for Oscar-Winning Best International Feature Films, A Must-Add to Your Watchlist

12 Recommendations for Oscar-Winning Best International Feature Films, A Must-Add to Your WatchlistFilms with Sentimental Value. (Photo: IMDb)

Kapanlagi.com - The Academy Awards, or Oscars, is one of the most prestigious film award events in the world. In addition to honoring Hollywood filmmaking, this event also presents recommendations for Oscar-winning Best International Feature Films from various countries with captivating stories and cinematic quality.

The Best International Feature Film category serves as a platform for the best works from around the globe to gain recognition on the international stage. It’s no surprise that recommendations for Oscar-winning Best International Feature Films often attract viewers' attention as they offer diverse stories, ranging from family dramas, history, to humanitarian issues.

Since 2016, the lineup of films that have successfully taken home this award showcases strong narratives while also depicting the culture of their countries of origin. If you are looking for quality viewing, the following list of recommendations for Oscar-winning Best International Feature Films could be a choice to fill your free time while also broadening your understanding of world cinema.

1. Recommendations for Oscar-Winning Films in the Best International Feature Category

Son of Saul (2015)

Oscar Winner: 2016
Country: Hungary

Synopsis:
Set in the Auschwitz concentration camp, this film follows Saul Ausländer, a Jewish prisoner forced to work in Sonderkommando. Amid the horrific situation, Saul tries to give a proper burial to a child he believes to be his son.

Cast:

- Géza Röhrig
- Levente Molnár
- Urs Rechn

The Salesman (2016)

Oscar Winner: 2017
Country: Iran

Synopsis:
A married couple must move from their nearly collapsing apartment. After the wife becomes a victim of an assault in their new home, their relationship becomes filled with suspicion, trauma, and a desire for revenge.

Cast:

- Shahab Hosseini
- Taraneh Alidoosti
- Babak Karimi

A Fantastic Woman (2017)

Oscar Winner: 2018
Country: Chile

Synopsis:
Marina, a transgender woman, faces discrimination after her partner passes away. She struggles to maintain her dignity amid the rejection from her partner's family.

Cast:

- Daniela Vega
- Francisco Reyes
- Luis Gnecco

Roma (2018)

Oscar Winner: 2019
Country: Mexico

Synopsis:
Inspired by the childhood of director Alfonso Cuarón, this film follows the life of Cleo, a housekeeper caring for a middle-class family in Mexico City in the early 1970s.

Cast:

- Yalitza Aparicio
- Marina de Tavira
- Diego Cortina Autrey

2. Oscar-Winning Films in the Best International Feature Category

Parasite (2019)

Oscar Winner: 2020
Country: South Korea

Synopsis:
The Kim family, living in poverty, gradually infiltrates the life of the wealthy Park family. The relationship between the two families turns into an unexpected conflict.

Cast:

- Song Kang-ho
- Lee Sun-kyun
- Cho Yeo-jeong
- Choi Woo-shik
- Park So-dam

Another Round (2020)

Oscar Winner: 2021
Country: Denmark

Synopsis:
Four school teachers attempt an experiment to maintain a certain level of alcohol in their blood to enhance their quality of life. The experiment initially succeeds, but then leads to significant consequences.

Cast:

- Mads Mikkelsen
- Thomas Bo Larsen
- Magnus Millang
- Lars Ranthe

Drive My Car (2021)

Oscar Winner: 2022
Country: Japan

Synopsis:
A theater director, still mourning the loss of his wife, forms a unique relationship with a young female driver assigned to take him every day.

Cast:

- Hidetoshi Nishijima
- Tōko Miura
- Reika Kirishima

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)

Oscar Winner: 2023
Country: Germany

Synopsis:
An adaptation of the classic novel by Erich Maria Remarque that depicts the harsh realities of World War I from the perspective of a young German soldier who loses his idealism.

Cast:

- Felix Kammerer
- Albrecht Schuch
- Daniel Brühl
- Sebastian Hülk

3. Other Oscar-Winning Films in the Best International Feature Category

The Zone of Interest (2023)

Oscar Winner: 2024
Country: United Kingdom

Synopsis:
Auschwitz camp commander Rudolf Höss tries to lead a seemingly normal family life in a house adjacent to the concentration camp, presenting a disturbing contrast.

Cast:

- Christian Friedel
- Sandra Hüller
- Johann Karthaus

I'm Still Here (2024)

Oscar Winner: 2025
Country: Brazil

Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of Brazil's military dictatorship, this film tells the story of Eunice Paiva who struggles to find her husband who went missing due to the regime's oppression while raising her family.

Cast:

- Fernanda Torres
- Selton Mello
- Fernanda Montenegro

Sentimental Value (2025)

Oscar Winner: 2026
Country: Norway

Synopsis:
Two sisters are reunited with their father, a famous director, after their mother passes away. This meeting reopens old wounds, family conflicts, and the healing process.

Cast:

- Renate Reinsve
- Stellan Skarsgård
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
- Elle Fanning

Ida (2013)

Oscar Winner: 2015 (added as a supplementary recommendation to make a total of 12 films)
Country: Poland

Synopsis:
A young novice nun discovers that she is from a Jewish family that fell victim to the Holocaust. She then embarks on a journey to uncover her family's past.

Cast:

- Agata Trzebuchowska
- Agata Kulesza
- Dawid Ogrodnik

4. Questions and Answers About Recommendations for Oscar-Winning Films in the Best International Feature Category

What films have won the Oscar for Best International Feature from 2016 to 2024?

Some films that have won the Oscar for Best International Feature from 2016 to 2024 include "Son of Saul" (Hungary), "The Salesman" (Iran), "A Fantastic Woman" (Chile), "Roma" (Mexico), "Parasite" (South Korea), "Another Round" (Denmark), "Drive My Car" (Japan), "All Quiet on the Western Front" (Germany), and "The Zone of Interest" (United Kingdom).

When will the 97th and 98th Oscar ceremonies take place?

The 97th Oscar ceremony, honoring films from 2024, is scheduled for March 2, 2025. Meanwhile, the 98th Oscars, for films from 2025, are expected to be held in early 2026.

What common themes are raised in the Oscar-winning films in the Best International Feature category?

Oscar-winning films in the Best International Feature category often address universal themes such as war drama, social portraiture, human resilience, trauma, and exploration of self-identity amidst various challenges.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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