Some films capture the most poignant memories from the past of our blue orb, leaving us alone with thoughts about humanity, war, love, sacrifice and many other topics.
These are five movie suggestions that will open up a new window in your soul. Enjoy watching!
Colonia
IMDb: 7.1
Year of Construction: 2015
Director: Florian Gallenberger
Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Bruhl, Michael Nyqvist
The hostess Lena (Emma Watson) and photographer Daniel (Daniel Brühl) couple, who were in the country during the 1973 coup in Chile and General Augusto Pinochet’s rise to power, suddenly find themselves between street conflicts and the pressure of the dictatorship. Pinochet’s secret police DINA takes Daniel into custody for his ties to leftist organizations. Lena learns that her lover was taken to the Colonia Dignidad camp, south of the country.
Twice Born
IMDb: 7.4
Construction Year 2012
Director: Sergio Castellitto
Cast: Penelope Cruz, Emile Hirsch, Adnan Haskovic, Saadet Işıl Aksoy
Gemma and Diego meet at Sarajevo. Gemma’s Life changes Unexpectedly, she falls in love and marries Diego. Gemma is taken to another country when Diego dies in the Bosnian War. Gemma, a widower, takes her son to her grave and goes back to the country where Diego died. He starts to look for Diego’s history and finds traces in Sarajevo.
I want to underline again and again that our beloved actress Saadet Işıl Aksoy is also in the film’s cast, which achieved success in the international arena!
Jojo Rabbit
IMDb: 7.9
Construction Year 2019
Director: Taika Waititi
Cast: Roman Griffin Davis, Thomas McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson
The story is about Jojo Betzler, a young boy who was sent to Hitler’s youth camps. Jojo views Hitler as his closest friend and confidant. Jojo will be in a lot of trouble when he discovers that his mother has hidden a Jewish girl at their home. Jojo Betzler is an emotional mess. He grew up in fascism and is compassionate. But when he learns that the Jewish girl he dislikes is actually a human being, all of his confusion will turn to anger. Jojo is determined to join forces with Hitler in fighting against injustice.
Slumdog Millionaire
IMDb: 8.0
Construction Year 2008
Director: Loveleen Tandan and Danny Boyle
Cast: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Anil Kapoor
This film won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. It tells the thrilling story of Jamal Malik, a young orphan who lives in Mumbai’s most slums. Jamal Malik is one step closer to winning 20,000,000 rupees in an Indian quiz show. Jamal is taken into custody after the show ended. He was suspected of cheating and being an unqualified person. Jamal’s difficult-to-believe story will be revealed as soon as the contest ends.
My Name is Khan
IMDb: 8.0
Construction Year 2010
Director: Karan Johar
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol Devgn, Shane Harper
Rizvan Khan is an Islamic Muslim who lived his childhood in a deserted location with his mother. His mother dies and he moves to America to be with his younger brother. He met Mandira, a widowed Hindu woman. They fell in love and he got married to her. Rizvan Khan also has Asperger’s syndrome. This is a form of Autism that can affect your ability to function in everyday life. Social interaction and communication inhibit brain developmentThis leads to repetitive, limited behavior. Mandira’s child was killed by fascist groups after the September 11 attacks. His death was caused by the fact that they adopted Khan’s surname after his mother had married. He will set out on a deep journey to speak to the US president and share his problems. To achieve his goal, he risked crossing the entire country.