International movies and series to watch on Netflix
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) –One great thing about the internet is how it has made it easier to access -from the comfort of our homes- music, movies, and TV shows made anywhere in the world.
Netflix has a great selection of international movies. In this article, we share with you some of the international movies and TV shows that we’ve enjoyed watching.
Ready to explore the world through movies? Browse our list and pick something to watch now.
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1. The Silent Sea, South Korea
Cast: Bae Doona, Gong Yoo,Lee Joon,Kim Sun-young,Lee Moo-Saeng
Genre: Science fiction, thriller, mystery, TV series
A group of space soldiers and scientists (including one astrobiologist) is sent to the moon. Their mission is to retrieve mysterious lunar samples from an abandoned research station. On Earth, there is a water crisis: annual rainfalls are very low, most of the planet is experiencing devastating droughts, and water has to be rationed. The samples could be the solution to the water crisis on Earth.
2. How to Ruin Christmas, South Africa
Cast: Busi Lurayi, Thando Thabethe, Clementine Mosimane, Yonda Thomas, Motlatsi Mafatshe, Sandile Mahlangu, Lehlohonolo Saint Seseli, and Charmaine Mtinta
Genre: Comedy, drama, TV series
Tumi goes home for the holidays and for her sister’s wedding. She is free-spirited and describes herself as having a “Ph.D. in bad ideas”. She always ends up messing things up. Will she manage to make them right? Bonus: This series has a great soundtrack.
3. Amina, Nigeria
Cast: Lucy Ameh, Ali Nuhu, Clarion Chukwura, Magaji Mijinyawa
Genres: Action & Adventure
Amina is based on the true story of a historical figure. Queen Amina was a ruler of Zazzau, a state in the northwest region of present-day Nigeria.
5. Cook Off, Zimbabwe
Cast: Tendaiishe Chitima, Tendai Nguni, Jesese Mungoshi
6. Atlantics, Senegal
Cast: Mama Sane, Amadou Mbow, Ibrahima Traore
7. He Even Has Your Eyes / Il a déjà tes yeux, France
Cast: Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Aïssa Maïga, Zabou Breitman
8. Òlòturé, Nigeria
Cast: Sharon Ooja, Omoni Oboli, Blossom Chukwujekwu