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<blockquote data-quote="Art Waring" data-source="post: 8812984" data-attributes="member: 7037141"><p>International independent film (originally known as the "foreign film" category in the US) is what drew me into the deeper world of cinema.</p><p></p><p>Growing up with American films, Anime, Japanese independent film, and a diverse variety foreign films helped to give me a wider view of the creative world at large. Seeing films that were limited in resources, but overflowing with the creative process. Early on I saw the limitations of Mainstream cinema, and was always drawn to the the outsiders perspective.</p><p></p><p>Growing up in the states, Foreign film (as a category) was also kind of a dirty word back in the day. The US film industry either disregarded many foreign films and in some cases outright sabotaged their chances of being released in cinemas. This always gave me an interest in why these films never got the recognition they deserved.</p><p></p><p>Tangent: Some recent films are inspired by their original foreign counterparts, some deliberately being remakes or adaptations (like remaking Oldboy or Ghost in the shell as an American film). What I mean is that their influence was often disregarded back in the day. But today, they are influencing mainstream film in a big way, and in a positive way.</p><p></p><p>Recent examples include:</p><p>-Hunger Games 2012 (Inspired by the 1998 film <em>Battle Royale</em> made in Japan).</p><p>-The Ring (originally filmed in Japan in 1997-98, US remake in 2002).</p><p>-The Departed (US adaptation) // Infernal Affairs (originally filmed in Hong King).</p><p>-The Grudge (original 2002 // remake 2004).</p><p>-Dark Water (original 2002 // remake 2005).</p><p>-The Eye (original 2002 // remake 2008).</p><p>-Paprika (Japan 2006) // Inspired Inception (2010).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Older Examples:</p><p>-Hidden Fortress (Japan 1958) // Inspired Star Wars (US/UK 1977)</p><p>-Seven Samurai (Japan 1954) // Inspired countless remakes like The Magnificent Seven (US 1960).</p><p>-Yojimbo (Japan 1961) // Inspired A Fistful of Dollars (1964) // And later remakes with Bruce Willis and Christopher Walken like Last Man Standing (US 1996).</p><p>-Baron Munchausen's Dream (1911, Dir. George Milies) // The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988, Directed by Terry Gilliam)</p><p>-A Trip To The Moon (1902, Dir. George Milies) // Inspired the film Hugo (US 2011, Dir. Martin Scorsese).</p><p></p><p>-Lady Snowblood (Japan 1973) // Inspired Kill Bill (2003/2004).</p><p></p><p></p><p>-Ghost In The Shell (Japan 1995) // Inspired the Matrix (1999).</p><p></p><p></p><p>--------------------------</p><p></p><p>To conclude, I think that despite mainstream resistance to foreign film in the past, it has been a key influence on mainstream cinema, something that is neither good nor bad (take from it what you will). Influences cross over into new ideas all the time, what I find interesting is the journey these ideas take, and where they end up in the collective zeitgeist.</p><p></p><p>So, what foreign films do you enjoy watching?</p><p></p><p>What are your favorites?</p><p></p><p>What Films (foreign or independent) have inspired you?</p><p></p><p>What do you think of their influence on mainstream media?</p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]K6BGxikCRT4[/MEDIA]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Art Waring, post: 8812984, member: 7037141"] International independent film (originally known as the "foreign film" category in the US) is what drew me into the deeper world of cinema. Growing up with American films, Anime, Japanese independent film, and a diverse variety foreign films helped to give me a wider view of the creative world at large. Seeing films that were limited in resources, but overflowing with the creative process. Early on I saw the limitations of Mainstream cinema, and was always drawn to the the outsiders perspective. Growing up in the states, Foreign film (as a category) was also kind of a dirty word back in the day. The US film industry either disregarded many foreign films and in some cases outright sabotaged their chances of being released in cinemas. This always gave me an interest in why these films never got the recognition they deserved. Tangent: Some recent films are inspired by their original foreign counterparts, some deliberately being remakes or adaptations (like remaking Oldboy or Ghost in the shell as an American film). What I mean is that their influence was often disregarded back in the day. But today, they are influencing mainstream film in a big way, and in a positive way. Recent examples include: -Hunger Games 2012 (Inspired by the 1998 film [I]Battle Royale[/I] made in Japan). -The Ring (originally filmed in Japan in 1997-98, US remake in 2002). -The Departed (US adaptation) // Infernal Affairs (originally filmed in Hong King). -The Grudge (original 2002 // remake 2004). -Dark Water (original 2002 // remake 2005). -The Eye (original 2002 // remake 2008). -Paprika (Japan 2006) // Inspired Inception (2010). Older Examples: -Hidden Fortress (Japan 1958) // Inspired Star Wars (US/UK 1977) -Seven Samurai (Japan 1954) // Inspired countless remakes like The Magnificent Seven (US 1960). -Yojimbo (Japan 1961) // Inspired A Fistful of Dollars (1964) // And later remakes with Bruce Willis and Christopher Walken like Last Man Standing (US 1996). -Baron Munchausen's Dream (1911, Dir. George Milies) // The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988, Directed by Terry Gilliam) -A Trip To The Moon (1902, Dir. George Milies) // Inspired the film Hugo (US 2011, Dir. Martin Scorsese). -Lady Snowblood (Japan 1973) // Inspired Kill Bill (2003/2004). -Ghost In The Shell (Japan 1995) // Inspired the Matrix (1999). -------------------------- To conclude, I think that despite mainstream resistance to foreign film in the past, it has been a key influence on mainstream cinema, something that is neither good nor bad (take from it what you will). Influences cross over into new ideas all the time, what I find interesting is the journey these ideas take, and where they end up in the collective zeitgeist. So, what foreign films do you enjoy watching? What are your favorites? What Films (foreign or independent) have inspired you? What do you think of their influence on mainstream media? [MEDIA=youtube]K6BGxikCRT4[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE]
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