7 outstanding films, which make me particularly think-provoking
I have the number seven? not just so selected. ?Seven? is my favorite number. That's why I've listed exactly 7 films that I find beautiful and love, that fascinate me and make me think every time. Here is my favorite movie list:
1.? Léon? The professional? (1994)
? Léon? The professional? is a large, profound, sometimes brutal and at the same time highly sensitive French-American film that combines many genre elements: The film is a mixture of drama and love, tragedy and comedy, action and thriller, coming-of-age movie with thriller elements. The music is also partly mesmerizing and perfectly matched to the film scenes.
The story of? Leon? is about Jean Reno, a professional assassin with a good heart, who goes lonely through life? no women, no children? Needed and nothing was taught as the killing, and Natalie Portman as Mathilde, twelve years old, who had a hard childhood, the violent world full of drugs and guns and death, played so incredibly well even at her young age that I even after several times Watch each time before tension catch your breath.
Mathilda, who is full of revenge after the murder of her family, is taught killing techniques by Léon. The illiterate Leon learns from her in return reading and writing. The relationship between the two evolves as the movie progresses and becomes something bigger, deeper, something very special, special, strange and yet somehow innocent.
? Léon? The professional? leaves deep marks and triggers almost every laugh and tears at the same time. The film should not be missing in any private film collection!
Did you know that?
The filmic relationship between Léon and Matilda comes from the real relationship between Luc Besson, the future director of the film, and his then girlfriend, actress Maïwenn Le Besco. When they met for the first time, Besson was already 29, while Maïwenn is just 12. Over the years, Le Besco fell in love with Besson.
2.? Pretty best friends? (2011)
Another incredibly beautiful French movie gem based on a true story is "Pretty Best Friends". The film had a terrific success and received very good reviews. ?Pretty much best friends? is a story full of humor and warmth, accompanied by pain and suffering. She is a perfect mix of drama, comedy and biography. The story of true friendship is incredibly authentic and has so much moving in it. The characters are very personable and wonderful for the roles! In the film, there are several piano songs, which are simply beautiful and let the viewer melt away.
It is not difficult to understand the content of the movie. It is much more difficult to really perceive the unpleasant and painful, to interpret correctly and to process it into positive insights. Both protagonists, each with his personal drama (Philippe is rich but physically handicapped, does not want pity - Driss is healthy, but socially incompetent), build a deep friendship despite great differences. Over time, they learn a lot from each other and develop a mutual understanding. Despite much negative in life, they have much to give the other.
The film gives courage and shows that despite all adversities you should never lose the joy of life. The film also encourages people to think about how to treat people with disabilities. ?Pretty much best friends? touches and employs its viewers years later. I'm curious and waiting for when the French bring out another beautiful and touching movie out!
Did you know that?
Omar Sy was featured in the 2012 movie "Pretty Best Friends" with the César for his outstanding performance as? Driss? excellent.
3. Knockin? on heaven's door? (1997)
? Knockin? on heaven's door? is breathtaking and my absolute favorite movie. The film is one of the best films ever produced by the German film industry. ? Knockin? on heaven's door? is a kind of road movie, which in addition to the more serious scenes also includes many funny moments. In addition, the film has plenty of action, gags and a decent ladle emotions to offer. The actors play their roles superbly and very convincingly!
The film is about two terminally ill men, who just want to give it a go just before dying and decide to drive to the sea, because Rudi has never been to the sea:
? - I have never been to the ocean.
- You've never been to the ocean? Then, you'd better run. You're running out of time. In heaven that's all they talk about. The ocean and the sunset. How fuckin 'wonderful it is, to watch that big ball of fire melt into the ocean - and the only light that is left like a candle it's only inside ..?
What I especially like about the movie? is his message: You can have a choice even in such a situation, just before the end: Either you just let the rest of the time pass or you can taste it to the fullest! Such messages are not only in the ear, but stay in the head and heart.
Did you know that?
The film director of the film? Knockin? on heaven's door ?, Thomas Jahn, used to work as a taxi driver. When Till Schweiger got into his taxi one day, Thomas told him about his screenplay, which he wrote. Till liked the idea of this script so much that he wanted to implement it. So Thomas Jahn got the chance to become a director.
4. The pursuit of happiness? (2006)
?The pursuit of happiness? is a beautiful and warm-hearted tragicomedy based on a true story as well. Im? The pursuit of happiness? shows Will Smith as a leading actor, the evolution of his character to a degree of maturity. It's not a classic Will Smith movie. The focus of the film is the single father, who fights for his dream of a good life for himself and his son. From the homeless to the multimillionaire!
Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is not only a great father for his son, but also a strong, totally motivated man. After his wife has left his son and him, he has to fight with his boy for survival. Even as an educated black man with no money on the streets of San Francisco, Chris has not given up his hopes and dreams. He has continued to pursue and realize his goals for a well-paid job and a better lifestyle despite all the difficulties and failures.
Everything he has experienced and achieved with his 5-year-old son is deeply emotional and truly impressive. This father-son story is worth seeing and works in spite of the hard experience in any case negative. The film has a strong, positive depth with this beautiful message ready for its viewers: never give up, no matter what happens and how often you fall! Never degenerate into self-pity, even if the chances seem very small! Keep calm, believe in yourself and continue to build up motivation and patience despite problems and misfortune. Because there is always a way!
Did you know that?
Thanks to the movie? The pursuit of happiness? Will Smith was nominated for Oscar for the second time!
5. The discovery of infinity? (2014)
The discovery of infinity? is a fantastic and touching film about life itself and shows us the power love can play in it. The film scenario is based on the memoirs of Jane Hawking - Love has eleven dimensions: My Life with Stephen Hawking, the first wife of Stephen Hawking. However, the film not only describes the life of the brilliant physicist, his research and physical decline, but also the real love between him and his wife Jane, who stood by his side for many years. This mix of facts and magical love makes the movie really entertaining and by no means dry or boring.
Stephen was a highly intelligent physics student who studied at Cambridge University. The humanities scholar Jane met him at a party and fell in love with her. Over time, they came closer and closer. But soon after the diagnosis follows? ALS ?, according to the doctors, only two years left to live. Jane stayed with him despite the diagnosis as well as the expected problems and difficulties and has kept to him. In keeping with this life story, I remember a familiar saying: "Behind every successful man is a woman who supports him."
The acting performance of Eddie Redmayne as Stephan Hawking is very impressive. He plays Stephen Hawking so well that you can feel very fast in the story. He will later receive an Oscar for his great performance. The beautiful Felicity Jones plays Jane's role so convincingly that you can feel her feelings totally.
Did you know that?
I find it interesting that Stephen Hawking has not only written complex scientific books for adults, but also children's books. He has published three children's books from the? Universe? Series with his daughter Catherine Lucy Hawking:? The Secret Key to the Universe ?,? The Unbelievable Journey to the Universe? and? Back to the Big Bang. The big conspiracy?
6.?Green Book? A special friendship? (2018)
Another road movie on my list -? Green Book? A special friendship? , which has also reached an emotional depth with me. The film is touching, extremely entertaining and very thought-provoking. Green Book? Based on real-world experiences that happened while driving in the segregated South, it radiates the cruel reality of open, everyday racism and 1960s black discrimination in the US. The problem was treated in this film in the correct proportions, without acting domineering, so that lightness and humoristic moments were not neglected.
The story of the film is about the gruff, Italian-American bouncer Tony Vallelonga aka Tony Lip (who also goes through life with racial prejudice) and the very talented African-American pianist and music genius Don Shirley. These two men, who are at first glance extremely different and totally inappropriate to each other, have developed an unusual but faithful friendship between each other on an unsafe tour of the southern states. It was fun to watch how they learned to appreciate each other more and more and to fight their prejudices during their trip. The two actors Mortensen and Ali did a very good job.
Where does the title come from? Green Book ?? The so-called "Negro Motorist Green Book" of the time accompanies the two of them throughout the journey through the racist southern states. The so-called "Negro Motorist Green Book" lists hotels, restaurants, gas stations, etc., in which black tourists were allowed to stay. It transports the then states of racial segregation and is a real shame for the then society! The first issue of the? Negro Motorist Green Book? was published in 1937 and was written by the black postman Victor H. Green.
Did you know that?
Nick Vallelonga, the son of the real Tony Lip, has helped write the script and acted as producer. His other son, Frank, played the role of Tony Lips brother in the movie? Rudy (Rudolfo). The true Rudy Vallelonga took on the small role of their common grandfather - Nicola.
7. The wild life? (2007)
Despite a lot of criticism, I love this movie and like to watch it again and again. ?The wild life? is an extraordinary biographical film about Uschi Obermaier, about more freedom, more life? want to animate.
Uschi Obermaier wanted to conquer the whole world as a teenager. She pulled herself out of her conservative family from Munich and over time became a real icon of the 1968 movement and Hipp generation. She went self-confidently and followed this motto all the time - "Do not dream your life, but live your dreams", which authentically represents the attitude of many young people of West Germany at that time.
Thanks to this film you get a good insight of the circumstances and moods of the time. Of course, the wild life includes? not all of the events that took place in the life of Uschi Obermaier, but only a few of them, because one does not succeed in fully demonstrating a whole life in about 2 hours. Nevertheless, the whole story of the film, even in its short form, seems to be super successful. The music (the song "Summerwine" is so beautiful that you can hear it endlessly) and the perfect acting performance of Natalia Avelon, who even internalized Obermaier's Bavarian accent, brought the film much success.
?The wild life? has so much urge for freedom and development and life, that you can engage in honest conversation and thinking about the past life and the real? Free? comes.
Did you know that?
Uschi Obermaier is not just an ex-model or a jewelry designer. She has also starred in several films:? Detective ?,? Movie or Power ?,? The Business Friends ?,? Red Sun? etc. After film producer Carlo Ponti released the film "Rote Sonne? He has invited Obermaier to Rome. Ponti has offered her a role in a film with director Michelangelo Antonioni and a ten-year contract. Uschi has rejected the contract.
Of course, I would now like to hear your opinions! I'm curious if you also have one of these films on your lists? Or maybe you have completely different films in mind? I am looking forward to your suggestions and opinions!
