Kagemusha

53th Academy Awards: Best Foreign Film Nominee
Kagemusha (影武者)
1980
Japan
Color
Directed by Akira Kurosawa

Plot: A petty thief with an utter resemblance to a samurai warlord is hired as the lord's double. When the warlord later dies the thief is forced to take up arms in his place.

Theme: Drama, History, War

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Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

Full movie:
Moscow Does Not Believe In Tears (1980) pt. 1
Moscow Does Not Believe In Tears (1980) pt. 2
Moscow Does Not Believe In Tears (1980) pt. 3

53th Academy Awards: Best Foreign Film Winner
Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (Москва слезам не верит)
1980
Soviet Union
Color
Directed by Vladimir Menshov

Plot: This is a life story of three girlfriends from youth to autumn ages. Their dreams and wishes, love, disillusions. Different careers. And big late love.

Theme: Drama

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