When I watch an Italian film, I usually find myself thinking: could this be appealing to a foreign audience? Would I recommend this film to an American (or Swedish) friend, if I had one? Could they appreciate? The answer often affects my judgment as well.
It was just a thought… until the explosion of streaming services. Let’s go straight to the point: at the moment there are 83 Italian films on Netflix US. It’s a limited offer, but still: many among these titles are pretty good flicks. These 12 are my (very personal) selection.