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Calling culture lovers: sample music, films and books from 120 countries without leaving your armchair. Perfect preparation for travellers or simply a satisfying journey into the unknown, this book lists the five most interesting books and movies from each country, plus its top ten tunes. Be introduced to American jazz, French new wave cinema, Irish poetry and more. Discover a little of each countries’ life and soul through each recommendation by Lonely Planet’s experts.

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    Sissi

    1955, in 0 top lists Check
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    The Sound of Music

    1965, in 25 top lists Check
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    Funny Games

    1997, in 12 top lists Check
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    Museum Hours

    2012, in 2 top lists Check
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    Die Geträumten

    2016 — a.k.a. The Dreamed Ones, in 0 top lists Check
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    Zyvie Belarus

    2013 — a.k.a. Viva Belarus!, in 0 top lists Check
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    Moi Ivan, toi Abraham

    1993 — a.k.a. Ivan and Abraham, in 0 top lists Check
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    Idi i smotri

    1985 — a.k.a. Come and See, in 26 top lists Check
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    Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements...

    2013, in 0 top lists Check
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    Franz + Polina

    2006, in 0 top lists Check
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    C'est arrivé près de chez vous

    1992 — a.k.a. Man Bites Dog, in 12 top lists Check
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    Rosetta

    1999, in 9 top lists Check
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    JCVD

    2008, in 0 top lists Check
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    De helaasheid der dingen

    2009 — a.k.a. The Misfortunates, in 1 top list Check
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    Rundskop

    2011 — a.k.a. Bullhead, in 2 top lists Check
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    Bitka na Neretvi

    1969 — a.k.a. The Battle of Neretva, in 1 top list Check
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    Otac na sluzbenom putu

    1985 — a.k.a. When Father Was Away on Business, in 4 top lists Check
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    No Man's Land

    2001, in 4 top lists Check
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    Grbavica

    2006 — a.k.a. Esma's Secret - Grbavica, in 1 top list Check
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    Snijeg

    2008 — a.k.a. Snow, in 0 top lists Check
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    Lyubimetz 13

    1958, in 0 top lists Check
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    Kozijat rog

    1972 — a.k.a. The Goat Horn, in 2 top lists Check
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    Toplo

    1978, in 0 top lists Check
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    Orkestar bez ime

    1981 — a.k.a. A Nameless Band, in 0 top lists Check
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    Svetat e golyam i spasenie debne otvsyakade

    2008 — a.k.a. The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner, in 0 top lists Check
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    Vlak bez voznog reda

    1959 — a.k.a. Train Without a Timetable, in 0 top lists Check
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    H-8...

    1958, in 1 top list Check
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    Mondo Bobo

    1997, in 0 top lists Check
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    Marsal

    1999 — a.k.a. Marshal, in 0 top lists Check
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    Zvizdan

    2015 — a.k.a. The High Sun, in 0 top lists Check
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    Parallel Trips

    2004, in 0 top lists
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    Akamas

    2006, in 0 top lists Check
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    Gölgeler ve Suretler

    2010, in 0 top lists Check
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    I istoria tis prasinis grammis

    2016 — a.k.a. The Story of the Green Line, in 0 top lists
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    Smuggling Hendrix

    2018, in 0 top lists
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    Ostre sledované vlaky

    1966 — a.k.a. Closely Watched Trains, in 14 top lists Check
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    Horí, má panenko

    1967 — a.k.a. The Firemen's Ball, in 11 top lists Check
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    Vesnicko má stredisková

    1985 — a.k.a. My Sweet Little Village, in 2 top lists Check
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    Obecná skola

    1991 — a.k.a. The Elementary School, in 2 top lists Check
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    Pelísky

    1999 — a.k.a. Cosy Dens, in 1 top list Check
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    Druk

    2020 — a.k.a. Another Round, in 7 top lists
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    Babettes gæstebud

    1987 — a.k.a. Babette's Feast, in 11 top lists Check
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    Klovn: The Movie

    2010 — a.k.a. Klown, in 0 top lists Check
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    Hævnen

    2010 — a.k.a. In a Better World, in 2 top lists Check
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    Festen

    1998 — a.k.a. The Celebration, in 18 top lists Check
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    Kind Hearts and Coronets

    1949, in 21 top lists Check
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    Lawrence of Arabia

    1962, in 40 top lists Check
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    Life of Brian

    1979, in 18 top lists Check
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    This Is England

    2006, in 4 top lists Check
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    Skyfall

    2012, in 4 top lists Check