Science fiction is a universal genre that defies cultural and political boundaries... if you know where to look for it. Found in Translation is your guide to the world of international sci-fi, from overlooked ‘70s Mexican classics to the best of New Korean Cinema, curated by top film critics from around the world for Inverse.
We Could All Learn a Valuable Lesson From this Bizarre 2018 Sci-Fi Epic
Diamnatino has plenty to say the refugee crisis, the rise of fascism in Europe, outdated gender norms, and even the nature of athletic talent.
How a Rising Director With a Cult Following Made the Wildest Sci-Fi Movie You've Never Seen
The Sperm is smarter than its absurd title and premise suggest.
“I Haven't Seen Someone Else’s Face in a While.”
How an unknown Peruvian director predicted Covid-19 by mistake.
China’s First Sci-Fi Movie Called Out Mao’s Cultural Revolution
After banning the genre for a decade, China’s sci-fi revolution finally began in 1980.
How Wahan Ke Log Smuggled Sci-Fi Into India
The trailblazing alien-invasion movie wrapped itself in the trappings of an even more popular genre.
How Kollywood’s Wildest Sci-Fi Movie Predicted a Modern Dilemma
13 Years Ago, a Legendary Actor Made a Hit Sci-Fi Movie That Was Ahead of Its Time
China’s Most Provocative Sci-Fi Movie Never Stood a Chance
Guidance flopped in Chinese movie theaters. It still deserves to be seen.
'Aditya 369' Still Defies Expectations at Every Turn
India’s first time-travel movie didn’t arrive until 1991, but when it finally did, it wasn’t afraid to imitate its influences.
