Foreign film favorites

The Bull’s Eye staff picks films that speak to them even despite a language barrier.

PAN’S LABYRINTH

Directed by “The Shape of Water” mastermind Guillermo del Toro, this film gorgeously intertwines the world of childlike fantasy and wonder with the dark realities of a war-torn nation. Its visual effects and captivating story make it a masterpiece. (Picked by Amy Miyahara, Spanish)

A WEREWOLF BOY

A fantasy romance film starring Korean actor Song Joong-ki, “A Werewolf Boy” pulls on the heartstrings of the audience as they join in on the journey of a handsome werewolf boy learning to behave like a human. (Picked by Sophia Kim, Korean)

HE LOVES ME...HE LOVES ME NOT

Starting off as a romance, “He Loves Me...He Loves Me Not” ends up a lot more terrifying as a psychological thriller. As Angelique, a Fine Arts student, Audrey Tautou is almost as good as she was in “Amelie.” (Picked by Amelie Lee, French)

YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE

This seemingly cliché romcom strays from the typical mold of its genre. The film incoporates famous actors and actresses, and deviates from the classic “happy-ever-after”ending, instead portraying a somewhat realistic twist. (Picked by Catherine Zhang, Chinese)

A FANTASTIC WOMAN

Though unsettling at times, Sebastian Lelio’s “A Fantastic Woman” is a necessary experience. It follows the life of a transgender singer as she deals with the death of her boyfriend and the discrimination towards her “unconventional” lifestyle. (Picked by Pauline Woodley, Spanish)