Le violon rouge (AKA: The Red Violin)

IMDB: 7.6/10

A red-colored violin inspires passion, making its way through three centuries over several owners and countries, eventually ending up at an auction where it may find a new owner.

Amistad

IMDB: 7.3/10

In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legal...

La reine Margot

IMDB: 7.4/10

Young Queen Margot finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage amidst a religious war between Catholics and Protestants. She hopes to escape with a new lover, but finds herself imprisoned by her powerful and ruthless family.

Kin-dza-dza! (1986)

IMDB: 7.9/10

Two Russians push the wrong button on a strange device and end up on the telepathic planet Pluke with its strange societal norms.