I'm not sure which specific 'Best Foreign Film' in 1985 you are referring to just with this title 'the story'. There were many great foreign films that year. It could be from various countries with different themes and styles.
Many Chinese films adapted from foreign literature have been released in recent years. The following are some of them:
1 Life of Pi (2012): adapted from the novel The Silence of Udine Martel by Ang Lee. The film tells the story of a young man adrift on the sea, and through his life-and-death struggle with a Bengal tiger, it explored the nature of friendship, freedom, and humanity.
The Three-Body Problem (2014): Directed by Wong Kar-Wai, it was adapted from Liu Cixin's science fiction novel of the same name. The film explored the relationship between humans and extraterrestrial civilizations, as well as the values and beliefs of humans themselves.
Titanic (2017): adapted from James Cameron's epic romance novel of the same name, starred by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The movie was about the love story between a rich girl and a poor painter. It was set in the background of the sinking of the Titanic and showed the greed and cruelty of human nature.
4 Inception (2010): adapted from the science fiction novel of the same name by Chris Nolan, directed by Chris Nolan. The movie told the story of a team of dream thieves trying to steal important information by sneaking into the dream world. It showed the human desire for dreams and the secrets that might be hidden in dreams.
These are a few Chinese films adapted from foreign literature. They all have their own characteristics, but they all explore different topics and styles so that the audience can appreciate the stories and thoughts in different cultural backgrounds.
Many famous foreign works have been adapted into movies. The following are some of the famous movies:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The Lord of the Rings
3 Titanic
Forrest Gump
The Shawshank Redemption
The Godfather
The Catcher in the Rye
Schindler's List
Gone with the Wind
Pride and Predict
These films were loved by readers and audiences and became the representative of the adaptation of classic literary works.
A foreign horror film called The Babadook (2014) was directed by Jonathan Demi, which told the story of a mother and son who began to explore the mysterious organization in their son's body after he was attacked by a monster. The film was a combination of horror, horror, psychology, and sci-fi elements. It was well-received by the audience and won many awards.
A foreign mystery film was called The Mist (2016). The film was directed by William Eubank, and it told the story of a small town that was shrouded in a mysterious fog. The local residents began to discover some unusual things, including disappearance and death. As the investigation went deeper, a dark conspiracy was gradually revealed.
There is a short film where the girlfriend discovers that her partner has a terminal illness. Instead of being devastated and giving up, she decides to make every day count. She takes him on trips to all the places he has ever wanted to go. She cooks his favorite meals every day and just spends as much time with him as possible. It's a very touching story of a girlfriend showing her love in the face of great adversity.
It was very common for foreign classics to be adapted into movies. Here are some common examples:
Jane Eyre was made into a movie, Pride and prejudice.
"Dream of the Red Chamber" was made into a movie "Big Shot"
The Catcher in the Rye was made into the movie Life of Pi.
One Hundred Years of Solitude was made into a movie, Titanic.
War and Peace was made into the movie The Shawshank Redemption.
These movies were all inspired by the original novel or completely based on the plot and characters of the original novel, but they all achieved high praise and success in the market.
There are many good foreign literary films. Here are some that I personally recommend:
"The Shawshank Redemption" is a film directed by Frank Darabonte about a banker who uses his wits and perseverance to win his freedom after being wrongly convicted and imprisoned. The film was hailed as one of the greatest films in the history of film, with profound philosophical and human implications.
2 Titanic: This is a movie directed by James Cameron about the love story of a young couple who met on the Titanic during the disaster. The film won 11 Academy Awards and became one of the highest-selling films in the history of movies.
Forrest Gump: This is a film directed by Robert Zemecris, which tells the story of Forrest Gump, an optimistic, brave and strong man with a low IQ. The film won 13 Academy Awards and was hailed as one of the greatest films in the history of film.
4. The Godfather: This is a movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which tells the story of a gang family. The film had a strong American western style, showing the struggle between gang families, power struggles, human nature and emotions.
5 Life is Beautiful: This is a film directed by Robert Benigni about a man who sacrificed everything to protect his son and wife during World War II. The movie was known as one of the greatest romance movies in the history of movies, which showed the kindness and strength of human nature through an infectious story.
I hope these recommendations will be helpful to you!
A great short film story often has a strong emotional core. For example, it can make you feel joy, sadness, or surprise in a short amount of time. Just like in 'The Red Balloon', the bond between the boy and the balloon evokes a sense of wonder.
One of the best family - friendly films with a great story is 'Toy Story'. It tells the story of toys that come to life when humans aren't around. The main characters like Woody and Buzz Lightyear have distinct personalities and their relationship develops throughout the movie. It also has themes of friendship, loyalty, and growing up.