All movies are rooted in real life, from the artistic vision of filmmakers. There are many movies based on the stories of real life characters. From the true stories through the artistic vision, it gives the audience a lot of inspiration about the ideal of a good life philosophy. Movies based on true stories always receive the attention of a certain audience, because from what we know about the story, about the characters from books, we can now see understand the developments of each story in detail to have a direct view and make more objective judgments. The following good European and American films based on true stories can help you stay motivated and inspired in life when learning about the way of life and the efforts of real characters in life - the who never gave up and made miracles in a difficult life.
1 Rocketman (2019)
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Rocketman follows the life of Elton John (played by Taron Egerton) from his childhood in Middlesex to his musical success, along with his marriage, ups and downs in relationships, and his struggle with habit. addicted. The film is considered not just an ordinary biopic, but a monumental musical performance imbued with the spirit of Elton John.
2 The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
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Chris Gardner an unlucky salesman who failed in business, was heavily in debt, his wife left, was evicted from his house due to his inability to pay rent, all doors seemed to be closed to Chris but with determination. His heart, iron will and especially his son Christopher became the driving force behind Chris' rise. The movie The Pursuit of Happyness (Pursuit of Happiness) is like its name, the film makes viewers wonder what happiness is? Where does happiness come from? The answer is simple happiness is all around us and happiness is what we have.
3 A Beautiful Mind (2001)
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Convincingly winning with four Oscars in 2002, the film is the energetic and admirable story of John Nash - the extraordinary scientist of the 20th century who won the Nobel Prize. The story begins with the early years of a young prodigy named John Nash. However, he soon suffers from Paranoid Schizophrenia and is forced to struggle with it under the agonizing, agonizing burden of his wife Alicia and friends.
4 127 Hours (2010)
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127 Hours takes viewers through the thrilling journey of self-liberation of the adventurous guy Aron Ralston. When he fell into a deep hole and had no outside help, he cut off his lower arm with a blunt knife to save his life. Based on a true story, the film is suitable for adventurous audiences, where they will find the courage, grit and intelligent handling of human situations in the face of impending death. In addition, 127 Hours, directed by Danny Boyle with the impressive performance of James Franco's Man of the Year, has brought unexpected success. Take home Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Actor.
5 Temple Grandin (2010)
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The film is a biography of Temple Grandin, a woman who overcame the difficulties of autism to become a doctor and expert in the field of animal husbandry.
6 Miss Potter (2006)
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This beautiful film depicts the wonderful story of British writer, BeatrixPotter- who used all her pride and courage to stand up for her dreams. She had to confront her family and society about feminist issues seriously. Unlike the traditional ladies of his time, Potter chose to become a children's writer rather than marry.
7 Hotel Mumbai (2019)
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If you are a lover of movies based on true stories, then let ELLE Man introduce you to this list of the best movie adaptations of 2019. These are films with themes of super-thieves, frauds, terrorism to biographies of world music talent. Cinema is derived, or inspired, from real life. Therefore, films "based on true stories" always have a certain place in the hearts of the audience, because after those films end, the audience will be the ones who continue to write the story of the series. films with their own creativity through books, documentaries and interviews related to "cinemaized" real-life events. So, if you're looking for compelling, fact-based, movies to immerse yourself in, check out the 7 best titles to watch in 2019 of the genre recommended by ELLE Man below. 1. Rocketman Rated higher than last year's hit musical biopic - Bohemian Rhapsody - Rocketman tells the life of Elton John (played by Taron Egerton) from childhood in Middlesex to until success in music, along with marriage, ups and downs in relationships, and struggles with addiction. The film is considered not just an ordinary biopic, but a monumental musical performance imbued with the spirit of Elton John. 2. Fighting With My Family Written and directed by Faucet Stephen Merchant, Fighting with My Family follows the life of WWE wrestling star Paige Knight (played by rising star Florence Pugh of the hit horror film). high prices in Summer 2019 – Midsommar) and the journey to rise from the working class. Also through the film, we will learn more about her love of wrestling passed down by her parents, Julia "Sweet Saraya" Knight and Mr. Patrick "Rowdy Ricky" Knight, respectively assumed by the throne. Game of Thrones stars, Lena Headey, and Shaun of the Dead, Nick Frost. Besides, The Rock, the producer of the film, also appeared as a guest. 3. The Farewell When filmmaker Lulu Wang's grandmother was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, the family decided to hide the painful truth from the grandmother they loved. Instead of announcing that she could not live longer than three months, they staged a fake wedding – the ultimate happy occasion – to bring each family member together. And this time, each person tries to say goodbye in their own way. The story was shared by Wang in an episode of This American Life in 2016, and with The Farewell, she decided to bring this gentle story full of tenderness to the picture with the participation of the Crazy Rich Asians star. Awkwafina in the lead role. 4. Ray & Liz The British know very well how to paint a bleak portrait of working-class life through the language of cinema, and the movie Ray & Liz is the next portrait that embodies that grim reality. . Photographer Richard Billingham received overwhelmingly positive feedback in the late '90s for his candid portraits of his smoking mother, Liz, and alcoholic father, Ray. The constrained life of despair is the subject of his film debut, along with forgotten footage from his impoverished childhood, and images of his parents in old age. 5. Trial By Fire Three little girls died in a house fire in Texas in 1991. Their father, Cameron Todd Willingham, 23, an unemployed mechanic, was convicted of setting fire to and killing their children. himself, and was later sentenced to death. He was executed in 2004, but the case received national attention five years later thanks to an article in The New Yorker by author David Grann. The article revealed that Willingham's sentence was based entirely on false information and testimonies that were later retracted by the witness. The film's title, based on a true story, was taken from that year's article title, and it stars Unbroken star Jack O'Connell as Willingham, and Laura Dern as screenwriter Elizabeth Gilbert, the latter This became one of those who stood up to protect Willingham. 6. Stockholm Stockholm syndrome is a term that describes a range of psychological states in which long-term hostages move from feelings of fear and hatred to affection and empathy, possibly to the point of protection and development. bad qualities of kidnappers. However, the origin of this name is not known to many people. In 1973, four bank employees (three women and one man) were held hostage by armed robbers during a bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden. During this time, the victim begins to develop an emotional attachment to the kidnapper, refuses help from authorities, and then defends the kidnapper from the media and the police after being released. exit. This movie from a true story stars Ethan Hawke and Mark Strong as bandits.
8 Cinderella Man (2005)
In the late 1920s, James J. Braddock, a heavyweight boxer, was forced to retire after several injuries that affected his health. Unemployment, despair, and hunger led him to return to the boxing ring to earn money for his family. No one could believe he did it. To everyone's surprise, James marked an important milestone in his glorious ring career.
9 American Gangster (2007)
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American Gangster is a meaningful story about the fight against crime. Who is the bad guy, the good guy is not entirely clear in the context of decadent society. Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe conquered the most demanding audiences. The film is the true story of Frank Lucas, a drug dealer who is converted to become a police informant. Growing up in North Carolina, a place marked by racism, Lucas went to Harlem and became a drug trafficker…
10 Bogowie (2014)
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“Bogowie” is a dramatic movie. It is based on the life and career of Polish heart surgeon Zbigniew Religa, who performed the first successful heart transplant in Poland in 1985. This is a great story of courage. emotion and perseverance.
11 Ray (2004)
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You can't help but get emotional while watching this great movie. The life story of musician Ray Charles made his name go down in jazz history as a legend. This man has fully tasted life's ups and downs to reach glory. From poverty to the fight against drug addiction to racism, Ray overcomes it all to become an immortal figure in the music scene.
12 Chasing Mavericks
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This good movie can inspire viewers and show everyone the power between dreams and the human spirit. Jay challenges himself by aiming to conquer the world's highest waves. The problem was that he had promised his wife to give up surfing a long time ago.
13 Catch me if you can (2002)
Based on the true story of a one-of-a-kind "genius" who specializes in counterfeiting and the most successful fraud in American history. That was Frank William Abagnale, who in just three years from 1964 to 1967 pretended to be a PanAm airline pilot to fly more than two million miles, became the chief physician of the pediatric department of the Georgia hospital, and then the assistant prosecutor of the state of Louisiana . He extorted $4 million with fake checks from banks in all 50 US states and 26 countries around the world. All of the above "miracles" were successfully performed by Frank when he was not yet 19 years old.
14 The Blind Side (2009)
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The film revolves around the story of Michael Oher, a homeless black boy, without relatives, adopted by a white family. His presence in the Tougys family also helps them discover more about each other. Living in a new environment, he has to face completely different things, which are also challenges for him to overcome and become a famous rugby player.
15 Into the Wild (2007)
The film tells the story of outstanding student and athlete Christopher McCandless - who gave up his ordinary life by destroying his personal information and giving all his savings of 24,000 USD to charity, then then make a journey to Alaska to immerse yourself in life in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of events that have enhanced his life.
