People and true stories that “came to life” on the big screen and left an era
In recent decades, biopics have been particularly popular since they are a safe choice, due to the interest they arouse in viewers, but also as an easy solution, given the problem observed for original scripts.
In the last year alone we have had, among others, the films about Oppenheimer, Napoleon, Bernstein, Ferrari and a few weeks ago Freud.
Most of the time, biopics are based on the life and work of personalities or on real events and of course, on the performances of the protagonists who play them. Mostly they are indifferent and “academicly” shot. But there are also biographical films that really deserve to be kept in our memory forever, works of art that renew interest in the persons mentioned.
Ten of the most important creations – film biographies, which left an era and wrote their own history
The Motorcycle Diaries
Film by award-winning Brazilian director Walter Sales, about Che Guevarain his Argentine and international co-production 2004. The particularly well-shot film, which keeps to the measure and avoids hymns, tells the long journey of the young Ernesto Guevara with his friend Albero, on an old motorcycle, with which they cross South America. The story does not include the exploits of Latin America’s greatest revolutionary, but the deepest observations he made about the continent’s problems. The two protagonists Gael GarcÃa Bernal (Guevara) and Gael GarcÃa Bernal (Albero) are excellent.
Truman Capote
Film that made the 2006 the remarkable American director Bennett Miller, an expert in biographies (“Moneyball”), about the famous eccentric writer Truman Capote. Solid direction, careful form of mystery and social awakening, creative narrative, which highlights the anxiety of the writer to capture reality and convey it to his readers. In 1959, Capote begins a journalistic investigation into the quadruple murder of a farm family in Kansas, connects with one of the killers and awaits his execution for five years, so that he can complete his famous book “In Cold”. The wonderful Philip Seymour Hoffman, in the role of his life, will win the Golden Globe, while the film was nominated for five Oscars.
The Last Emperor (“The Last Emperor”)
Epic spectacle, from the great Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci who swept it 1987 at the Oscars, winning nine golden statuettes. Although Bertolucci is far from great cinema (“Conformist”, “1900”) he will deliver a visual wonder, which majestically reflects on the relationship between the individual and the collective, but also on the corrosive allure of absolute power. At its center will be the Where Y, last emperor of China, who will not understand the rapid historical changes and will be imprisoned by the Red Army. An example of storytelling and production, but not the penetrating power that the director’s other films had. Starring John Lohn.
Amadeus
Its huge success 1984which was shot by Milos Forman and won eight out of eleven Oscar for which he was nominated – including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. The movie about him Mozart, is based on Alexander Pushkin’s play “Mozart and Salieri” and the rivalry between the two composers. The film, which has wonderful music, admirable sets and costumes, is full of inaccuracies, but it is enjoyable and shows the genius talent of the composer and his immature character. Starring the brilliant Tom Hales as Mozart and Murray Abraham as Salieri.
Braveheart
The best film directed by the star Mel Gibson, who if he hadn’t broken with Hollywood would have had more opportunities to show his talent behind the camera. THE epic and extremely adventurous film, which gave him the Oscar directed by, chronicles the life of the Scottish warrior William Wallace, who was the leader in the First War of Independence from the English against Edward I. Excellent fight scenes, wonderful storytelling, well thought out screenplay, Mel in his element and an excellent supporting cast.
Gandhi (“Gandhi”)
His famous epic blockbuster Richard Attenborough, about the great Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi, who defeated the British colonialists almost bloodlessly, without betraying his personal philosophy and renouncing his austere lifestyle. The satisfying film, which won eight Oscars, among them all the top ones, will stand out for its masterful production and handling of 300,000 extras, art direction, gorgeous sets, Ravi Shankar’s score and, of course, Attenborough’s inspired direction. Admirable in the title role is Ben Kingsley.
Lawrence of Arabia (“Laurence of Arabia”)
David Lean’s classic epic takeaway seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and made Peter O’Toole a big star. The story is about him British archaeologistsoldier and writer Thomas Edward Lawrence, who during World War I undertook to spy on the disorderly army of Arab tribes and managed to unite them against the Ottoman Empire. A river of images pulsing with the power and mystery of the desert, a visual monument, a work indelible through the ages.
In addition to Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins also star.
Schindler’s List
The famous story of the adventurer Oskar Schindlerwhich will save approx 1,200 Jews of Nazi atrocities, will be brought to the big screen by hand Steven Spielberg and it will become one of the best movies of all time.
With the great master Janus Kaminski as director of photography, he will film intelligently in black and white, with a realistic look, illuminating the blackness of history, the absolute brutality and the end of reason. Its shots, scenes and grandiose sequences, combined with the flawless decoupage and emotionally charged, iconic score of John Williams will force even its naysayers to bow before its greatness. Liam Neeson in the interpretation of his life, incredible Ralph Fiennes in the role of the psychopathic German officer, while Ben Kingsley, playing the accountant and brains of the “saving people” operation, keeps the measure and the emotional charge.
My Darling Clementine (“My Darling Clementine”)
Of course, master craftsman and teacher John Ford would not be missing from the company, as the 1946 turned the famous western on the legend of the folk hero of the American West Wyatt Earp and the famous story about the duel at “Oak Corral”, which has been transferred to the big screen many times (the most prominent being “The Duel in the Green Swamp”, with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas).
Although Ford’s films were “male”, women always had a decisive role in shaping the character of his heroes. With “My Dear Clementine” he goes one step further, as he transforms Wyatt Earp into a lovesick schoolboy. Because he may know weapons, not be afraid of anything, be aggressive and a leader, but in front of love he is ready to surrender unconditionally. Once again, wonderful storytelling, stunning black and white footage and a one-of-a-kind Henry Fonda as Earp.
Raging Bull
Shocking adaptation of his autobiography champion boxer Jake La Motta, who went from being a world champion to telling jokes in a bar, from Martin Scorsese at the best moment of his long and eventful career. The Italian-American director finds himself in familiar surroundings and works wonders as he makes the most of Michael Chapman’s black-and-white cinematography, while the soundtrack, which is perfectly in sync with the editing, is rightly considered an achievement. Scorsese cuts the “American dream” to pieces, while Robert De Niro, reaching 120 kg for the needs of the role, will get into the skin and spirit of the character, well-deservedly winning the Oscar for Best Actor. The film was blatantly wronged at the Oscars, since out of the eight nominations, it won one more, that of editing.
Source :Skai
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