Guess I'm tainted Otis ,a full on Europhile me, that's where I draw on for Culture, not the God fearing land of the free.
I frequently find myself watching old continental films ,some without subtitles and still get the point.
Some of them are so humourous and I feel don't follow the set, formulaic genres you find in the West.
Last week I watched an old Russian B+W called the Heart of a Dog,.
Basically a comedic tale on Frankenstein lines but without the terror.
I'll recommend one to you If you like for when you have a free 1.5hrs.
A Chek or Hungarian offering without subs, Sorgyari Capricccio.
I think it's a fairly Modern offering looking back to early 20th century and set in a brewery.
Simple life tale, made me laugh so much.