Movies are a great way to learn about different cultures. View these films as a family. This is just a sampling of a film from each of the language areas. Click on the tabs of the box below to locate a film from that region.
All of these films are available for free on YouTube, but remember that you can search for other films that you would enjoy. If you have a streaming service, you may be able to find other movies that are available to you!
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The Prince of Thieves
From IMDB: "Robin Hood, his sidekick Will Scarlet and the rest of the forest rogues try to retrieve another male's captured female from the castle of the evil Prince John as the two sides try to annihilate each other.".
Our recommendation, enjoy all of the Robin Hood movies that you can. If you have a streaming service, look for Errol Flynn's version of Robin Hood. Best sword fight ever!
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The Three Musketeers
In this version of the movie, the three musketeers is comedic and there is slapstick comedy. Watch for other versions of the Musketeers who protected the King of France.
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Miracle of the White Stallions
From IMdb: "In 1945 the fate of Vienna's famous Lipizzaner stallions hangs into balance. American general Patton could save them but first he asks to see them perform."
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Swan Lake
The Bolshoi Ballet is famous around the world as are many Russian ballet dancers. Watch this ballet tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse. The music for this ballet was composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
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