We often say that reality is stranger than fiction. The real stories, which have really happened, have been a major source of inspiration for Hollywood screenwriters and producers.
There are many examples, from biographical films about famous people and with great relevance at the time, even others that tell us about certain events in our history.
Invictus
The story of Nelson Mandela, played by a Morgan Freeman at a great moment in his long professional career.
In its historical setting, the film is set in the year 1990. After emerging from his unjust imprisonment, Mandela will become the Presidency of his country, and its maximum objective is twofold: abolish "Apartheid" and achieve conciliation between the black majority and the white minority.
Erin Brockovich
Julia Roberts put face to a single mother who gets to work in a law firm. With hesitant beginnings, which did not seem to presage a long career, the case of some clients comes to Erin, with a very suspicious illness. And everything begins to change in the office ...
The king's speech
George VI was king in Great Britain in the middle of the XNUMXth century, after his older brother Eduardo VIII refused such an election, which corresponded to him by dynastic order, and abdicated.
But King George VI had a serious drawback in successfully exercising the representativeness required of royalty: He stuttered, especially when making speeches. Luckily, he finds a speech therapist named Lionel Logue, with the experience and ability to bring out the best in the new monarch, and get a good speech from the King.
Precious
Gabourey Sidibe played Clareece 'Precious' Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) a adolescent of color who suffered continuous abuse by his mother.
When you get pregnant they expelled her from school in which he is learning to read and write. He goes to another school where he begins to discover respect and trust, especially at the hands of his new teacher, a role played by Paula Patton. For Clareece everything begins to change.
Into the sea
One of the best roles of Javier Bardem, the known history of the tetraplegic Ramón Sampedro. A review of the topic of euthanasia.
The only window to Ramón's world was that of her room facing the sea, and his goal was to end his life in the most dignified way possible.
Two women appear in his life and will mark his end: the lawyer Julia, played by Belén Rueda, and Rosa (Lola Dueñas), her neighbor and main supporter of Ramón's continuity to continue living. However, Ramón will not stop wanting to undertake a definitive journey to alleviate his situation.
Hotel Rwanda
In 1994 it was unleashed the civil war in Rwanda, because of a traditional hatred between the ethnic group that dominated the country, the Hutu, and the rival ethnic group, the Tutsi.
The tense atmosphere ended with the murder of the president of the country, and a tremendous slaughter between the two rival ethnic groups.
The life of the Hutu Paul, who runs a hotel in Kigali and decides to take refuge in his hotel when the riots begin, is framed in this hostile environment. However, little by little you will have to undertake a desperate escape with his family ... and some neighbors of the opposite ethnic group, lyou Tutsi.
American Gangster
Another very important title within the mafia cinema. Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas, the errand boy of a mob boss in New York in 1968. When his boss dies, Frank sees an opportunity to build a personal empire, harnessing his talents and introducing a certain ethic into business.
You will progressively achieve control drug trafficking and you will get everyone's respect.
With values and an ethical code similar to those of Lucas is cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe). The destinies of both characters will cross, and only one of them can win.
Escape from Alcatraz
In 1960 there was a Prison worldwide known to be the most difficult for escape experts. Located on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, no one had managed to escape from there.
But among the inmates comes Frank Lee Morris (Clint Eastwood), a prisoner specializing in escapes with a level of intelligence superior to the others. The escape plan is underway.
Enemy at the Gates
Un former peasant turned sniper will have a decisive role in everything that surrounds the battle of Stalingrad, during the Second World War.
As Germany and the Soviet Union wage their greatest of battles, a Soviet officer discovers the worth of the peasant, Vassili Zaitsev, and turns him into a national hero. But love for Tania will separate them and face. At the same time, in Germany they also send their best marksman. The duel between the two snipers is served.
Titanic
Es the story of the best-known ship in movie history, theoretically the largest and safest built until 1912, when he made his first and only trip.
Leonardo DiCaprio is a card player and an artist. Thanks to the game, win a travel seat on the Titanic. There he will meet Rose (Kate Winslet), a young woman from a good family betrothed to a millionaire. In the course of the trip, the purest love will appear ... and also a dangerous iceberg.
El pianista
Known for its original soundtrack, the film tells us the story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a brilliant Polish pianist of Jewish origin, who lives with his family in Warsaw.
In 1939 the Germans invaded Poland, and our pianist avoided being deported with the help of some friends. However, you will have to live hidden, isolated, and full of dangers.
Schindler's List
The Nazis invade Poland and begin to massacre the Jewish people. Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), is a merchant gifted with a special intelligence and very related. Once he takes control of a factory in Krakow, hundreds of Jewish employees, and begins to make a list that saved the lives of a large number of people.
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