Here we go!
The basics:
Submit a ranked list of 25 foreign language films by the deadline of 10th June.
To submit your list, use the brand-new shiny ballot submission tool that Yoda has made by clicking here:
It will look like this:
You can type the name of the movie you want and then select it from the drop-down list. Or you can click on ‘movie you want not showing up’ at the top right and paste the url of the movie from imdb or tmdb.
Please check the date of the film carefully to make sure that you are choosing the right film – often there are several films with the same title.
Your list should be ranked in order of preference. Films will be awarded points as follows: 25 points for 1st place, 24 points for 2nd place, 23 for 3rd and so on, all the way down to one point for your 25th placed film
You will receive a copy of your list via PM after you submit.
All ballots are final, so please take care when compiling your list. You must have been a member here for at least a month to submit a list. You can submit a partial list of 10 or more, but I would encourage you to spend some time watching films first and only submit a partial list if the deadline is fast approaching and you really can’t come up with 25 films you really like.
Please do not post your list in this thread or anywhere else on movieforums until after the countdown or your list may be disqualified.
What is eligible for this countdown?
Any film of any length that is primarily in a language other than English. ‘Foreign’ means different things to different people, but as the primary language of this forum is English, this is our chance to celebrate films made in different languages. Language is the criteria – not the filming location, director’s nationality or any other consideration.
Films which are primarily in a language other than English but with some English dialogue are eligible.
Films which are primarily in English but with some dialogue in another language are not eligible.
Television series are not eligible, unless they have also been released in film format (e.g. Das Boot and Fanny and Alexander are eligible.)
Other eligibility questions can be raised by polite discussion in this thread. Curator’s decision is final
How do I choose what to vote for?
It’s up to you! The world is your oyster. If you want to make sure your list represents the best of cinematic masterpieces from every continent, that’s fine. If you want to turn in a list consisting entirely of South Korean monster movies, also fine.
The most important thing is to have fun exploring foreign language cinema – you’ve got exactly 3 months, so get watching…with subtitles!