20 best foreign films that every cinephile should watch

19) In the Mood for Love

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Wong Kar-wai's work in the film is a melancholic presentation of love and longing in 1960s Hong Kong. The film is about two neighbors who find out that their spouses are having an affair and slowly develop an emotional bond with each other, which they never consummate. Its gorgeous cinematography, haunting soundtrack, and subtle performances make it a poignant film about unfulfilled desires.

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