The White Ribbon

82nd Academy Awards: Best Foreign Film Nominee
The White Ribbon (Das weiße Band)
2009
Germany
B&W
Directed by Michael Haneke

Plot: Strange events happen in a small village in the north of Germany during the years just before World War I, which seem to be ritual punishment. The abused and suppressed children of the villagers seem to be at the heart of this mystery.

Theme: War, WWI

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The Secret Of Their Eyes

82nd Academy Awards: Best Foreign Film Winner
The Secret Of Their Eyes (El secreto de sus ojos)
2009
Argentina
Color
Directed by Juan José Campanella

Plot: A man wants to solve a murder committed 30 years ago.

Theme: Crime

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The Milk Of Sorrow

82nd Academy Awards: Best Foreign Film Nominee
The Milk Of Sorrow (La teta asustada)
2009
Peru
Color
Directed by Claudia Llosa

Plot: Fausta is suffering from a rare disease called the Milk of Sorrow, which is transmitted through the breast milk of pregnant women who were abused or raped during or soon after pregnancy. While living in constant fear and confusion due to this disease, she must face the sudden death of her mother. She chooses to take drastic measures to not follow in her mother's footsteps. (Written by Pusan International Film Festival)

Theme: Disease

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A Prophet

82nd Academy Awards: Best Foreign Film Nominee
A Prophet (Un Prophète)
2009
France
Color
Directed by Jacques Audiard

Plot: A young Arab man is sent to a French prison where he becomes a mafia kingpin.

Theme: Prison, Mafia

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Ajami

82nd Academy Awards: Best Foreign Film Nominee
Ajami (עג'מי)
2009
Israel
Color
Directed by Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani

Plot: Ajami is the religiously mixed community of Muslims and Christians in Tel Aviv. These are five stories about the everyday life in Ajami.

Theme: Religions

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