Film has soaked into the fabric of the world, saturating every country on Earth. Works from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and South America brush up against one another, exploring universal themes while leaving their own distinct mark. Stories that demonstrate the difficulties of self-imposed limitations play out alongside tales of life, death, and the link between them. From animation to stark, realism, these will give the sense of having dived into the best the world offers. – Chris Garcia