Man has always been interested in events that took place before his birth. History textbooks are very good, but they are not able to visualize the era, to convey its mood in full. They come to help us numerous feature films allowing you to see everything that we have missed.
Now we are not talking about myths, the selection is focused on reliable events that took place in the distant and not so past. We will talk about different eras, each of which has left its mark on history. Of course, one should not expect absolute accuracy from feature films, but they do an excellent job with the main task - to plunge the viewer into the atmosphere of the past.
The greatest showman
Directed by: Michael Gracie
Genre: musical
Year of issue: 2017
Many call this musical starring Hugh Jackman one of the best films in its genre. The plot revolves around the most successful businessman of the XIX century, Phineas Barnum. Thanks to his innate enterprise and talent as a manipulator, the man managed to make his own circus one of the most popular in the world and made a fabulous fortune.
Such a person really existed and we can believe almost everything that happens on the screen. True, the moral component of Barnum's business provokes discussions, because his artists were people with various physical disabilities. Of course, making money on the demonstration of other people's shortcomings is vile, but the circus was really the only chance for these guys to live a normal life.
[webnavoz_rating id=93452]Dunkirk
Director: Christopher Nolan
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2017
Now let's move on to the drama dedicated to the beginning of the Second World War. This event left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions of people involved in the conflict directly or indirectly. Dunkirk movie by Christopher Nolan allows the viewer to plunge into the atmosphere of one of the most difficult evacuation operations that time.
About 400 thousand Allied troops were blocked by German troops in the Dunkirk area. Despite the desperate situation and huge losses in equipment, the fighters did not leave hope for salvation, and thanks to the efforts of the British fleet, amazing results were achieved. The Dunkirk tape sends the viewer into the thick of things and allows you to look at the famous operation from a different angle.
[webnavoz_rating id=93453]Aviator
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2004
The painting "Aviator" with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role takes us to the beginning of the XNUMXth century, when cinema and air travel were rather poorly developed. Eventually the man managed to give impetus to both areas and became one of the most respected figures of his time. Hughes was also a successful entrepreneur, actively interested in politics and well versed in people.
The film "The Aviator" brought together a truly stellar cast: Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Willem Dafoe certainly graced the tape. It is worth noting the participation in the project of the singer, Gwen Stefani, for whom the role received from Scorsese remains the pinnacle of her film career to this day.
[webnavoz_rating id=93454]Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2019
Now let's move on to the nostalgic film by Quentin Tarantino, which is perceived by many ambiguously. To feel the atmosphere of the beginning of the "seventies" in the USA, it is enough to watch the tape, but it is really difficult for a person who is far from the film industry to fall in love with it. A lot of thematic references, an authentic series of events and an emphasis on the local mentality make the picture, first of all, focused on the Western audience.
However, the tape was doomed to success, because the stars of the first magnitude took part in the project: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. Also on the screen you can see Roberto De Niro and other famous actors who will offer you a unique attraction and open the era of the "seventies" to the attention of the viewer.
[webnavoz_rating id=93455]Gangs of New York
Directed by: Matherin Scorsese
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2002
Another masterpiece from Martin Scorsese, one of the most underrated paintings of our time. The film "Gangs of New York" brought together under its banner such mastodons of the acting industry as Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Liam Neeson and Cameron Diaz. The plot of the tape is spinning around the life of New York at the initial stage of the Civil War - total lawlessness, corrupt police, street gangs and other "charms" of the era.
The picture recreates the events of those days, using images of real and fictional characters. The details of the life of the characters have been significantly changed, but the problems have been preserved in full. Characters such as Bill "The Butcher" and "Boss Tweed" really existed, so the viewer can be sure of the authenticity of these images.
[webnavoz_rating id=93456]Dallas Buyers Club
Director: Jean-Marc Vallee
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2013
This story tells us about the uncompromising battle of a man with a dangerous disease. ittedly, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto reached the pinnacle of their acting careers in Dallas Buyers Club. The film won three Oscars and several more nominations, becoming one of the main events of the year.
Not everyone knows that the story of Ron Woodroof is true. In the mid-eighties, when AIDS was little studied, a sick man tries to extend his life as much as possible.. He finds a rare drug banned in the US and starts supplying the drug to his comrades in misfortune. Despite good intentions, the authorities will not leave Ron alone and force him to fight for his right to treatment.
[webnavoz_rating id=93458]Titanic
Director: James Cameron
Genre: Romance
Year of issue: 1997
Everyone heard about this picture without exception. "Titanic" has long become a classic of modern cinema and is invariably regarded by experts as an absolute masterpiece. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet formed a stellar acting duo that managed to win the hearts of ordinary viewers. The sad story of the most progressive ship of its time is told through the prism of the romantic relationships of its engers.: Jack and Rose.
At the beginning of the XNUMXth century, the public was inspired by the achievements of industry - various industries developed at a rapid pace. Shipbuilding was no exception - the Titanic was simply incredible in size and was conceived as the safest and even unsinkable ship. However, time has shown that the aspirations of the designers were in vain.
[webnavoz_rating id=93459]Ford vs Ferrari
Director: James Mangold
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2019
And here is a relatively recent film that tells the viewer about the legendary Le Mans race, which has been won by the Ferrari team for a long time. The tape received two Oscars at once, and Matt Damon and Christian Bale once again reminded the public what masters they are. A dynamic drama about speed and rivalry appealed to the audience and entered the golden collection of cinema.
Shelby is the only American who knows from experience how to win Le Mans. However, he is ready to help the Ford concern only if the management authorizes the participation of his pilot, the talented but obstinate Miles, in the project. Friends begin a long journey to ascension - they will have to face a lot of difficulties and evil fate. If you are interested in plunging into the atmosphere of the "sixties", then "Ford v Ferrari" is a must-read tape.
[webnavoz_rating id=93460]Braveheart
Director: Mel Gibson
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 1995
Mel managed to make not too many films, but almost every one of them instantly became a masterpiece. In the film "Braveheart", the talented director independently played the main role and aroused the audience's true delight. A historical drama about the life of a Scottish patriot, William Wallace takes us to the 13th centurywhen the threat of a British takeover loomed over the country.
Needless to say, for Scotland the figure of a fighter for the independence of the country is a cult. Wallace during his lifetime managed to organize a militia and deliver a lot of problems to the British. In addition, William has become a real symbol of resistance and even today, after so much time, his image continues to inspire the Scots.
[webnavoz_rating id=93461]Green book
Directed by: Peter Farrelly
Genre: drama, comedy
Year of issue: 2018
The story of a black jazz musician and his uncouth driver captivated not only the audience, but also the experts who honored the film with an Oscar.. Participation in the Vigo Mortensen project became a kind of magnet for the public, and good humor and an instructive story painted an already rosy picture. It is curious that the main characters really existed in real life, but even more amazing is the detailed recreation of the era.
In the early sixties, tolerance was not yet a symbol of the Western world, and the black population continued to suffer from racial prejudice. The southern states have especially excelled in this, so Don Shirley's concert tour promises to be extremely difficult. The problem is also that his new driver, Tony, has no love for representatives of other nations.
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