Majid Majidi's 'Children

When it comes to Iranian cinema, Majid Majidi's 'Children of Heaven' has almost become the standard answer to what we call minimalist cinema. This heart-warming film tells the story of nine year old boy Ali, who loses his sister Zahra's newly repaired shoes. Nominated for Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film among other awards, this universally praised film is the ideal choice for somebody to get an introduction to world cinema.