Theeb is a thriller and the first ever Jordanian film to be Oscar nominated. It's about the coming-of-age of a young boy, Theeb, in the Jordanian desert during the first World War.
Two rides on the Galactic Express. Two films, one based on Kenji Miyazawa's book, and one with strong ties to it. Both animation, both from Japan. One from 1985, one from 2014.