20 Foreign language films that were nominated for Oscar

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10) Cries And Whispers

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Cries And Whispers is a Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The movie focuses on the themes of mortality, family dynamics, female sexuality, guilt, and the profound question of the meaning of life. The movie tells the story of Agnes who is struggling with cancer. The movie was nominated for five categories at the 45th Academy Awards. It won the categories of Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction. The movie is said to be "visually stunning" and "beautiful" by its viewers.