While on the subject of foreign films of a retrospective and/or nostalgic, genera, here's one last Italian film that you should consider seeing if you haven't, Cinema Paradiso, 1988. Very, very highly recommended, IMDB gives it an 8.5
Salvatore, a famous film director, returns to his hometown for the funeral of the local theater's film projectionist, Alfredo. He reminisces about his life as a young boy falling in love with cinema.
The film stars Salvatore Cascio as young Toto and Philippe Noiret as Alfredo, the wise projectionist who becomes his mentor. Key moments include the enchanting scenes of Toto's childhood in the small Sicilian village, the poignant relationship between Toto and Alfredo, and the emotional ending that celebrates the magic of cinema. With its beautiful score by Ennio Morricone and touching narrative, "Cinema Paradiso" is a nostalgic ode to the power of movies and a timeless story of friendship and love.
Greg