Top 10 International Feature Film Winners of All Time

TLDRA look at the top 10 winners of the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars. From classics like Bicycle Thieves to iconic films like Black Orpheus, these movies showcase the diversity and creativity of global cinema.

Key insights

💡The Best International Feature Film category has a long history at the Oscars, dating back to 1957.

🌍Foreign language films have made a significant impact on the Oscars, with Italian films winning the most awards.

🎞️Films like Bicycle Thieves and Black Orpheus have become cinematic classics, exploring universal themes through local stories.

🌟The category has also recognized films from countries like France, Japan, and the former Czechoslovakia.

🏆Notable directors like Akira Kurosawa and Jean-Jacques Annaud have won in this category.

Q&A

When was the Best International Feature Film category introduced at the Oscars?

The category was introduced in 1957.

Which country has won the most awards in this category?

Italy has won the most awards, with 14 wins.

What are some iconic films that have won in this category?

Bicycle Thieves, Black Orpheus, and Dersu Uzala are some iconic films that have won in this category.

Which directors have won in the Best International Feature Film category?

Directors like Akira Kurosawa and Jean-Jacques Annaud have won in this category.

Which other African films have won in this category?

Z from Algeria and Tsotsi from South Africa are the other African films that have won in this category.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The Best International Feature Film category has a long history at the Oscars, dating back to 1957.

03:00Italian films have won the most awards in this category, with 14 wins.

06:00Iconic films like Bicycle Thieves, Black Orpheus, and Dersu Uzala have left a lasting impact on global cinema.

08:00Notable directors like Akira Kurosawa and Jean-Jacques Annaud have won in this category.

12:00African films like Z and Tsotsi have also received recognition in this category.