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Life is a great gift to be treasured. In this world, there is a place for everyone, and people with disabilities should not give up life, but understand that such things as the warm spring wind, the smell of aromatic coffee, the laughter of loved ones will not happen again.
In this selection, films about disabled people are presented to your attention, after watching which, you will begin to relate differently to the failure of the body and see that illness is not an obstacle when a person really wants something.
10 Me too | 2009
Daniel is a 34-year-old guy with a great sense of humor and knowledge of painting, he is graduating from a higher educational institution. At first glance, it may seem that he is a successful person, but there is one undesirable detail in his life – he was born with Down syndrome.
But the guy never considered himself inferior, and, despite his illness, Daniel meets love – the beautiful Laura. He had no doubt that he would win her heart. Two completely different people find true happiness in each other …
9. Correction class | 2014
Russian drama about children with disabilities. The main character is Elena, a girl who is forced to move in a wheelchair. For a long time she studied within her home, but the time has come to continue her studies in a special class – correction, in the most ordinary school.
Elena meets other children who have health problems. She meets friends, her first love, but the world around her is full of other people – cruel and dangerous … The girl has to learn to distinguish evil from good and friends from enemies.
8. Before class | 2008
A biographical drama about a man named Brad. Since childhood, the guy has been suffering from vocal and monotonous tics, his disease is called Tourette’s syndrome – it is unusual and rare.
Since childhood, Brad has been an outcast, but his dream is stronger than fears and complexes – he wants to become a teacher at school. He decided to do everything in his power to prove to society that his illness is not an obstacle on the way to his dream, and he will be able to teach children. Will the guy be able to prove to society that the disease cannot stop a person who wants something very much?
7. Blame the stars | 2014
The film “The Fault in Our Stars” tells the story of a girl named Hazel, who has long been suffering from a terrible disease – cancer. For her, death is only a matter of time. Parents send Hazel to a special cancer center so that the girl does not feel so alone.
Hazel meets a guy there, August – he was able to overcome the disease and is in remission. The guys communicate and spend all the time together. Gradually, friendship develops into love … Will they be able to prove that life is beautiful, regardless of the circumstances?
6. Rain Man | 1988
Charlie is a selfish and cynical person who cares nothing but his own interests. His father dies, leaving him a legacy of rose bushes and a Buick. Such an inheritance does not please him, but this is not so bad.
Charlie learns that his father left all the most valuable things to his brother Raymond, who suffers from autism. Charlie believes that he should take everything from his brother, because he is not even able to appreciate a large inheritance. He kidnaps his brother and holds him hostage, but things don’t go as planned…
5. See you | 2016
The fates of the two characters are intertwined. Louise is a 26-year-old girl with no education who works in a cafe. She has relatives, a beloved boyfriend, but at one point her feelings for him cool down, and the cafe is closed.
Louise finds a job as a nurse, for which a lot of money is offered. Without hesitation, she goes to a country house. Her task is to care for 35-year-old disabled businessman Will, who was the victim of an accident. He can only move his head and talk. Will a girl help a guy regain faith in himself and cope with pain?
4. Anton here near | 2012
The film tells the story of the plight of a boy named Anton, who suffers from autism. His mother Rinata dies, and the boy has to move to different shelters, where no one can understand him and provide adequate assistance.
Lyubov Arkus, the author of this picture, was imbued with warmth and love for the boy, and took him from the shelter to live with her. First of all, Love found itself in this boy, because he is as close as anyone else. The film teaches the viewer compassion and inspires the desire to live.
3. Universe of Stephen Hawking | 2014
A story about great love and equally great discoveries. Stephen Hawking is a student of physics, he meets Jane Wilde, a future art critic. High hopes are placed on Stephen and they believe that the guy will have a brilliant success.
He tries to fill every day with events – he goes to meetings with friends, studies well, communicates with his girlfriend Jade. But one day his prosperous life collapses.
Stephen is diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, which means that his life could end in a couple of years … But the guy continues to lead an active lifestyle. Despite the optimism and love of loved ones, the disease progresses.
2. And in my soul I dance | 2004
Michael is a 24-year-old boy who was in a nursing home almost all the time due to his health – he suffers from cerebral palsy. A new patient, Rory O’Shea, arrives at the clinic and meets Michael.
Due to muscle atrophy, Rory cannot move independently. But, nevertheless, the young man is not going to lower his head, despite his fate, he strives for happiness. Rory and Michael become friends, and convince the medical board that they can be without constant supervision.
1. 1+1 | 2011
Philip, a wealthy aristocrat, had a great life until he crashed after a bad airplane flight. He survived, but now he cannot move. Philip needs someone who will look after him, so he is very responsible in choosing his assistant.
The list of candidates includes a black guy named Driss, who recently got out of prison. But he does not need this job at all, he needs a refusal in order to receive unemployment benefits. Driss’ plan is ruined because Philip takes him on as his assistant. Maybe this guy will bring joy and hope for a bright future to Philip’s life?