We are all used to seeing on the screen superheroes, colorful villains and desperate adventurers who can literally move mountains. And what about ordinary people, in the place of which the average viewer can imagine himself? Today we will talk about 10 movies starring unremarkable characterswho achieve their goals in quite trivial ways.
Of course, domestic cinema is beyond competition here. Pictures of local directors are often distinguished by their naturalism and are spared from excessive pathos. The Hollywood product is less remarkable in this regard, Western filmmakers are very fond of putting characters in unusual circumstances and endowing them with unlimited resources.
Everyone will die, but I will stay
Director: Valeria Gai Germanika
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2008
At one time a picture "Everyone will die, but I will remain" made a lot of noise. How can teenage girls use illegal substances, alcohol, fight and even have sex? Unfortunately, pink unicorns and princes on a white horse are only part of a beautiful fairy tale, and This is how real adulthood happens for many people.as described in his film Valeria Gai Germanicus.
Some of us recognize the main characters yourself their classmates, while others will just shake their heads and say that such stories should not be conveyed to a wide audience. However, this cruel ultra-realistic painting we tell us about ordinary people who go through a difficult period of youth rebellion.
How Vitka Chesnok took Lekha the pin to the nursing home
Director: Alexander Hunt
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2017
In film “How Vitka Chesnok was taking Lekha a pin to the nursing home” you will not see a beautiful life and even a hint of pathos. The main characters are people of low social status: a young "gopnik" Vitka, as well as his father, a hardened criminal. From the conversations of the characters, their worldview and actions, an intelligent person may become unwell, but must look between the lines.
This picture is about the choice that we constantly have to make, the ability to forgive and the need to remain human in the most difficult life situations. The heroes of the tape are completely ordinary people who, under the influence of circumstances, have become cynical and selfish, but still call them outright villains do not turn the tongue.
[webnavoz_rating id=62803]Everest
Directed by: Baltasar Kormakur
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2015
Western painting "Everest", filmed on the basis of real events, tells the viewer the dramatic story of climbing the mountain of tourists. As is known, Jomolungma - the highest point on the planet and its conquest remains a difficult task even now, when the technical capabilities of mankind have reached unprecedented heights.
In the film, a group of tourists led by an experienced guide goes to Everestto reach the top by fulfilling your deepest dreams. Unfortunately, adverse weather conditions and a series of accidents force completely ordinary people to fight for their lives.
[webnavoz_rating id=62804]Leviathan
Director: Andrey Zvyagintsev
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2014
Everyone heard about this picture, but not everyone looked. Movie "Leviathan" Andrei Zvyagintsev talks about typical inhabitants of the hinterland, whose daily problems are extremely clear to the viewer. The characters are faced with total injustice and a serious relationship crisis, which leads to truly terrible consequences.
Throughout the duration of the film, the director creates oppressive atmosphere of total decline. Rumor has it that if you look out the window on a cloudy day, you can see the scenery for the film Leviathan, since the movie is shot very naturalistically.
[webnavoz_rating id=62805]On the verge of
Directed by: Lee Tamahori
Genre: thriller
Year of issue: 1997
Picture "On the Edge" tells us the story of a billionaire who, after a helicopter crash, is forced to survive with his friends in the forests Alaska. When you find yourself in the wild between life and death, money will not help, it remains only to rely on erudition and physical endurance.
Before us is a story about people who found themselves in an extreme situation - only a hero Anthony Hopkins remains calm and knows in theory what to do from books. The rest experience uncertainty, panic and behave like the most ordinary inhabitants.
[webnavoz_rating id=62806]One more
Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2020
Before us is a drama about four school teachers who decide to alcohol abuse for the sake of the experiment. Everything starts off well - the quality of teaching is reaching a new level, family relations are improving. However dose increase inevitably provokes serious criseswhich not everyone manages to overcome.
The problem of alcoholism, contrary to popular belief, is relevant not only for post-Soviet society. Millions of people in the world suffer from this addiction, breaking the fate of themselves and their loved ones, so the movie is a good reason to think.
[webnavoz_rating id=62807]Greater Lebowski
Directed by: The Coen brothers
Genre: comedy
Year of issue: 1998
There is only talk around that you need to always stay motivated and achieve your goals. But in the movie "The Big Lebowski" these slogans lose their power, because all the characters are nihilists, living by their own principles. Main character in action Jeff Bridges - a living embodiment of laziness, indifference and consumerism.
Initially, it may seem that the images are exaggerated, but if you face the truth - people like Lebowski so many. At the same time, the man is ready to do anything to receive compensation for his carpet. But the “sofa Lebowskis” of the local spill would not even get up from their chairs for the sake of such a trifle.
[webnavoz_rating id=62808]Fool
Director: Yuri Bykov
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2014
Often people do not want to adequately perceive what is happening and do terrible things to hide their dark deeds. In film "Fool" a young plumber confronts a corrupt state apparatus. Despite the danger of the collapse of a multi-storey building, mayor refuses to evacuaterisking the lives of almost a thousand residents.
In real life, you also sometimes come across indifferent people, like the protagonist of the film - a plumber. Dmitriy. However, the system is ready to destroy them without a twinge of conscience, if it feels a danger to itself.
[webnavoz_rating id=62809]The Pursuit of Happyness
Directed by: Gabriele Muccino
Genre: Drama
Year of issue: 2006
Picture "The Pursuit of Happyness" was warmly received by the audience and this is not surprising, because Will Smith along with his son Jayden played a touching story of the struggle for a decent life. After watching this drama, the viewer is inspired and understands that everything can be achieved if you believe in your dream and put in enough effort.
The picture shows us ordinary people, because when a father and son are left homeless and forced to spend the night in a subway toilet, no higher powers come to their aid. Probably, in real life, the outcome of the film could be sad, but the hero Will Smith managed to achieve happiness for his family.
[webnavoz_rating id=62810]Green book
Directed by: Peter Farrelly
Genre: comedy
Year of issue: 2018
Another tape based on real events tells us about ordinary people. Of course, it is difficult to call a famous black musician an ordinary inhabitant, but his driver and, subsequently, a friend Tony - completely. The plot of the picture is spared from excessive pathos and fantastic twists - this is a good road movie about friendshipworth a look for everyone.
The case takes place in "sixties" years of the last century, when racist sentiments still prevailed in the southern states. That is why the film turned out to be as authentic as a feature film can be.
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