November 21, 2023
At Reveel, we believe great art knows no borders. We celebrate original stories from all around the world. This week we highlight the best foreign films with English subtitles available on our platform. Grab some popcorn (or perhaps some tapenade and baguette?) and let’s go through these international masterpieces.
A small Latin American village is all a buzz when a distant family member comes for visit and brings her “business” along for the ride.
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Chaos and laughter ensue when Beatriz, a once-promising psychologist, finds herself dodging fraud charges and thrust into a Colombian high school as a theatre teacher. If you fancy a chuckle tangled with an offbeat path to self-discovery, this is the ticket to your next favorite comedy.
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Clench your seat as seven desperate prisoners claw through the underbellies of Buenos Aires’ Villa Devoto prison. Based on true events, this action-packed thriller tosses you headfirst into their quest for freedom – right up until their blood-curdling find. Talk about an escape plan gone bone-chillingly awry!
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A child’s whimsical fantasy is brought to life in this enchanting tale. Fernando’s mirror-bound double does more than mimic – he leaps into adventure in our world. For a blend of whimsy and nerve, let this reflection guide you into a realm where childhood dreams meet reality.
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Be carried away to the austere beauty of Iceland in this poignant drama. Watch as young Sól is sent to her distant countryside relatives for a summer to work and to mature. Nature seems endless there, the animals soulful but the people harsh. All except the mysterious farmhand Jón.
Dive headlong into the raucous world of action-comedy with Xhino, an earnest rookie cop, and Maksimilian Murati, the notorious detective. As they scramble through corruption and mafia-infested waters, your laughs will be as mighty as the on-screen thrills in this Albanian blockbuster.
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When dreams blur into reality, where do you turn? “The Mare” takes you on a nightmarish ride into a young man’s psyche, challenging the fabric of his existence. Surreal and visceral, this horror flick will pull you under its trance and leave your heart thumping against the insidious pull of dreams.
Concluding our journey with a touch of magic – and a dash of danger – we meet a young orphan girl in rural Thailand. When her mystical skills meet Bangkok’s seedy underbelly, innocence intertwines with dark enchantment. This isn’t your cookie-cutter horror tale; it’s an unsettling odyssey of innocence lost and power reclaimed.
Prepare for belly laughs with this screwball comedy straight out of the Dominican Republic. When five women are trapped together in an elevator, natural chaos ensues as they start spewing their life stories, woven deeply with societal woes and ‘evil men’. Keep an eye on the Miss Universe star headlining this hilarious entrapment.
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Take a deep dive into the dark and mystical as ‘Hager’ spins a tale around Abaddon, a hallucinogenic drug offering glimpses into hell. With an undercover cop at its center, this modern interpretation of Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’ is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat as the mystery unfolds.
In “Intimacies,” love is dissected through seven interwoven stories where couples and singles navigate a labyrinth of romantic connections, betrayals, and heartaches. This drama reminds us beautifully—through the lens of various ages and relationships—that a life without love is indeed a day wasted.
12. IdaMourning lays a heavy blanket on a young woman whose unlikely friendship with an older woman teeters on the edge of sinister. “Ida” promises a chilling thriller, where secrets are as thick as fog, and nothing is quite as it seems.
Fresh off a deportation and drowning in the dregs of unemployment, Amir finds himself in a sinister crime that ends up steering him towards the murky waters of a foreign currency black market. “Slaughterhouse” slices through the Crime genre with a tale as gripping as it is grim.
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When fate serves a second chance on a silver platter, how would you play the cards? This enthralling drama introduces us to three women yearning for a life overhaul—and the enigmatic Ícaro who just might be the catalyst for the most transformative spring of their lives.
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In “Ente,” suspense is potent as two sisters test the boundaries of sanity and reality itself, delving into the paranormal to solve their father’s murder. Prepare for a horror that creeps closer, ghost-like, under your skin.
There are places that remain in the heart long after we’ve left them. “Homecoming” follows Madde, who, prompted by a letter, returns to her childhood abode, discovering just how much the past can alter not only the future but also one’s perception of home.
The lines of morality often blur in the face of survival. After a harrowing kidnapping, two young men find employment as painters in a wealthy family’s home, yet soon find themselves entangled in a complicated closeness. “I Am But Me” artfully brushes the complexities of such relationships.
“Seekers” marries the thrill of treasure hunting with bone-chilling horror as a group ventures into Poland’s deep forests, only to stumble upon more than they bargained for. This film questions not just the lust for adventure but also the wisdom of disturbing the undisturbed.
An unwelcome visitor can sometimes unravel the tightly-wound spool of one’s life. “The Uncle” captures Bárbara as she grapples with the ramifications of her uncle’s arrival, ensnaring her life in a silently burgeoning torment.
Many enter the forest, but not all emerge. A Brazilian horror, “Dark Forest (2023),” follows a reality show’s participants as they face a menacing being bent on maintaining the forest’s ominous secrets. It’s a harrowing reminder that some mysteries ought to remain unsolved.
What if we are alone in the universe? This question is at the core of the short film Laniakea. Originally created as a college project by Dima Taran, the film went on to take on a life of its own when it found an audience online with nearly 800,000 views in one year. The beautifully […]
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Sometimes the best stories aren’t the longest, they are the shortest. Short films have perfected the art of telling a captivating story in just a few minutes and animated shorts are some of the most enjoyable short film experiences. Animated short films can take us to new worlds full of human creativity or they can […]
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Most, if not all, children had night terrors growing up. Some would hide under the covers. Others would yell for their parents. Kid-version Jason Ragosta, screenwriter and director, decided to make a deal with his monsters where he would bring them to life through drawing and in exchange they would protect him. Years later, Jason […]
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“There’s always a Filipino somewhere” is a well-known fact, and it’s true even in streaming platforms. Of course we have some right here in Reveel. From the adrenaline-infused streets of Manila to the sun-kissed beaches of Maui, Filipinos offer up their kaleidoscope of stories that resonate with emotional depth, unexpected thrills, and quirky humor. Ready […]
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Superman has been a career-defining role for many actors, dating back to Christopher Reeve’s iconic portrayal. Now, David Corenswet steps into the cape as the latest actor to embody the Man of Steel. But wait, who’s this David guy? Where on Earth (or beyond) did he come from? Get ready because we’re about to take […]
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Are you in the mood for a chillingly good time but not quite ready to dive under the covers at the slightest creak of a floorboard? Then you’re in luck! Our carefully curated selection keeps the thrill without sending the chills down your spine. Prepare to enter the realm of suspense and psychological twists with […]
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Phantom of the Opera meets K-pop? Now that’s a mash-up we didn’t know we needed! “Phantom: The Musical” is coming onto the scene, giving the classic tale a fresh story. This adaptation combines the opera with cinematic elements to create a distinct experience. To better understand this unique production, we reached out to Eddie Aronoff, […]
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In the heart of Los Angeles, where cultures collide and dreams are forged, a young Asian American director is leaving an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. Hon Hoang, a Vietnamese American artist armed with a psychology degree from UCLA, wields his camera like a poet’s pen, capturing the profound depths of the human experience […]
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Family has a lot of different meanings. It can transcend blood and forge a bond through commitment along with choice. Kenneth R. Frank, a writer and director, delves into this profound concept through his feature film, Family Obligations. With a desire to explore the intricacies of familial obligations, he invites us on a journey of […]
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Oh man, remember that little dude from Life of Pi? The one stranded on that lifeboat with the tiger? Well, let me tell you, that kid is all grown up now and still as talented (if not more!) as he was then. Suraj Sharma, the former child star, is now in his 30s. Let’s catch […]
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