Our International Film Collection

Joining us on the podcast is Ed Burns, our Head Reference Librarian, in charge of developing our collection of films, as well as a return visit by Brendan Kredell, Assc. Professor of Cinema Studies at Oakland University. We discuss dozens of culturally enriching titles from filmmakers all around the world, including the most recent directors in the spotlight, such as Chloe Zhao, Bong Joo Ho, and Thomas Vinterberg. We briefly cover the century+ history of films made outside of the U.S. and the recent success and accolades attained by directors like Guillermo Del Toro and Alfonso Cuaron. We also talk about how, more than a decade ago, Ed took the initiative to develop Ferndale Library's collection of international films from the ground up, while Brendan shares his thoughts on the important role libraries play in fostering access to international films--many of which can prove to be difficult to find, otherwise. 

Discussed in this episode: 
Federico Fellini - 'Amarcord' / ' 8½'

Jean-Pierre Jeunet - 'Amelie' 

Krzysztof Kieślowski - 'Dekalog' / 'Double Life of Veronique' / 'Three Colors' 

Michelangelo Antonioni / Bernardo Bertolucci / Roberto Rossellini / Akira Kurosawa / Jean-Luc Godard / Francois Truffaut / Pedro Almodovar / Wong Kar Wai

Titles: "The Bicycle Thieves." "Rififi.' 'Seven Samurai.' 'La Dolce Vita.' 'Umberto D.' 'The Seventh Seal.' 'Alphaville.' 'All About My Mother' 'In The Mood for Love.' 'Le Cages Aux Folles.' 'Infernal Affairs.'

Modern era: 'Children of Men.' 'Pan's Labyrinth.' 'Roma.' 'Parasite.' 'Another Round.' '