World Cinema
World cinema is a term that refers to the films of countries other than one’s own; in common usage though it means more than simply a film from another country. World cinema usually carries with it the expectation of a certain level of quality. That is, for many people, the important distinction between the terms world cinema and foreign … Keep Reading → films. While foreign films can be any film made in another country, world cinema suggests more of an artistic sensibility. Some of the best producers of world cinema are familiar to many Americans. Many films from the United Kingdom find their way into American movie theaters. In addition to the often excellent quality, the common language makes them easily digestible for Americans. Other countries such as France and Spain are near the top of any list of quality world cinema. Some countries that, perhaps surprisingly to many Americans, often produce some of the best world cinema include Australia, China, and India.
