International Box-Office Surprises of 2017

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From left: 'The Unknown Soldier,' 'Valerian,' 'Coco,' 'The Last Warrior'

The Hollywood blockbusters that went bust, the low-budget underdogs that triumphed and Germany's inexplicable affection for David Hasselhoff.

Even in this world of global homogenization, local tastes matter. The studios, with their worldwide marketing campaigns and day-and-date releases, dominate the international box office, and last year was no exception. But a hit in Hollywood can be a flop in France and for local audiences, a quirky home-grown indie can outperform a top tentpole. Here are some of the biggest international box-offices surprises of 2017..........

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