Science fiction is one of the most popular film genres on the planet, with mega-blockbusters like Star Wars and Avengers making billions of dollars worldwide. But most science fiction movies that audiences the world over know about and enjoy are American movies, installments in major franchises, featuring familiar concepts, worlds, and characters.
It's a shame, since science fiction is so much bigger, and so much weirder, than the formulaic films Disney releases once a year like clockwork. It's a genre that invites outsiders, weird stories, and filmmakers who are welcome in no other narrative space. If you're a true fan of sci-fi, here are 10 foreign language sci-fi films to expand your horizons.
