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Famous people are known for their difficult fate, which you want to hear about. And also with his undeniable talent, which you want to watch.
We have compiled the top 10 films about legendary personalities. The people about whom the films are made are familiar to you, but the films will reveal the nuances of their biographies in more detail.
10 Invictus (2009)
The film’s title is inspired by the poem of the same name by poet William Henley.
The film tells about the period of Nelson Mandela’s rule as president. Mandela considered the main goal in his reign to be the reconciliation of the African people into a single community, because at the time of taking power, the tension between the white and black segments of the population threatened to escalate into a civil war.
Nelson Mandela believes that the victory of the rugby team at the World Cup will be able to unite the people. The plan works when the South African team beats New Zealand in the final.
9. Frida (2002)
Salma Hayek played the title role in the film, although Madonna was originally considered for the role. The story tells about the life of a famous artist who, in her youth, gets into a serious accident. Also, the picture will touch upon the theme of Frida’s relationship with the artist Diego Rivera and their difficult marriage.
The peculiarity of the narration lies in the switching of frames from the painted canvases of Frida to the real shooting. The film was nominated for 6 Oscar categories, but in the end received two statuettes.
8. Gagarin. First in space (2013)
The only Russian-made film in our top. The role of Yuri Gagarin was played by actor Yaroslav Zhalnin, and the role of designer Sergei Korolev was played by Mikhail Filippov. The film tells about the childhood and youth of Yuri Gagarin, about his studies and preparation for the flight. By the way, this film is the only one whose production and script was approved by the Gagarin family.
The film is saturated with the mood of struggle and competition: not only among cosmonauts for the right to be the first in space, but also between the two superpowers – the USSR and the USA.
7. Race (2013)
The film, like everything in this top, is based on a true story. At that time, the story of Formula 1 participants Niki Lauda and James Hunt. The picture differs from the rest in that the film does not end with the culmination of the event, that is, the finish of the racers in the 1976 season, but continues its narrative after the awarding of the participants.
After the finals of the race, the main contender for victory – Laud – who retired in the process, begins to study aviation. And winner James Hunt dives into a life of drugs and haunts.
6. Princess of Monaco (2014)
Biography of Grace Kelly, played by the famous Nicole Kidman. The film tells the story of the famous American actress, who in 1956 marries the Prince of Monaco, subsequently becoming the Princess of Monaco. Grace Kelly was a favorite of Alfred Hitchcock and starred with the director in three films. It was during the filming of Hitchcock’s third film that Kelly met her future husband, Rainier III. After marriage, Grace Kelly will leave her career as an actress in the past.
The Princess of Monaco died in a car accident when she had a stroke while driving. Grace was buried on September 18, 1982 in the family vault.
5. Gandhi (1982)
Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Indian independence movement from Great Britain. First, the scene of Gandhi’s speech to the assembled fans is shown. The unknown person then shoots Gandhi in the chest and the speaker falls dead. Thus, the film begins with the death of the protagonist.
The period of youth and youth of Gandhi in this picture will not be shown to the viewer, but they will pay attention to the turning point in the life of the resistance leader. This story is that once a train conductor dropped Gandhi for the dark color of his skin.
It was then that Gandhi realized that the laws are not equally fair to all people, and he decides to connect his life with an unarmed protest for the rights of the Indians.
4. Coco to Chanel (2009)
Gabrielle’s childhood and youth – and this is Coco’s real name – was not easy. Mom died in childbirth, and her father left Gabrielle with her brothers and sisters. Because of this, a significant part of their lives the children had to live in an orphanage.
The film focuses on this period of life, and not on the life of a legendary designer who dressed a woman in a man’s suit. By the way, the girl acquired the pseudonym “Coco”, as she sang a song consonant with the name in a cabaret.
The film “Coco before Chanel” was filmed jointly by France and Belgium and was even nominated for an Oscar, but, unfortunately, did not receive a statuette.
3. Seven Days and Nights with Marilyn (2011)
The film actress, singer and model – the famous Marilyn Monroe were fascinated both during the years of her life and in our time. Books were written about Marilyn, then films were made. The picture from our top tells about the time when Monroe arrives in London to film the Prince and the Showgirl.
The story will develop around the third assistant director Colin, who is fascinated by the beauty of Marilyn Monroe. He helps Marilyn cope with difficulties and psychological pressure during filming in the tape.
2. Life in Pink (2007)
Edith Piaf is a world famous actress and singer whose childhood was unfairly difficult. The father went to the front, the mother left her little daughter in the care of her grandmother, who had nothing to do with her granddaughter. At the age of three, it turned out that Edith was blind and had developing keratitis. The paternal grandmother will take Edith to her upbringing and, at the age of six, will take her granddaughter to St. Teresa. Soon after this visit, the girl will begin to see clearly.
The viewer will be shown scenes of Edith’s difficult childhood, the formation of her personality and undeniable talent. The film won two Oscar nominations.
1. Pianist (2002)
Władysław Shpilman is a famous Polish composer and pianist. The plot of the film focuses on the period of the Second World War, when the Nazis seize the territory of Poland. The story of how Shpilman lived in an occupied city, where all Jews are humiliated, forced to work and wear distinctive bandages.
The film shows several turning points in which it seems that Shpilman’s life will end. But the talented musician will survive the war and die only at the age of 88 in his hometown of Warsaw. A German soldier will also appear in the story, who helps Shpilman, bringing him food and, at the last meeting, gives Vladislav an overcoat.