When presenting actual events, the beauty of narrative takes on a new meaning. They enthral you to the point that you feel a weight on your chest. Hollywood filmmakers have delved into history to tell the stories of those whose voices were lost along the road and whose stories were only heard after their deaths.
We’ve compiled a list of terrible real stories.
‘Schindler’s List’ is a film about the Holocaust.
Schindler’s List, directed by Steven Spielberg, depicts the journey of businessman Oskar Schindler, played by Liam Neeson, who saves over 1,000 Jews during World War II.
The film did an amazing job of capturing the gloomy time of the Holocaust while also bringing the cruel actions and emotional themes together.
Many Holocaust survivors were moved by Schindler’s List to convey their tales to the public.
‘Life Is Beautiful’
Life Is Beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigni, is partially based on the actual story of Rubino Romeo Salmoni. During World War II, Salmoni spent two years in the Bergen-Belsen detention camp.
The film, which is based on Salmoni’s life, portrays the narrative of a Jewish father who uses his imagination to protect his kid from the horrors of war.
‘The Elephant Man’
Because of a terrible disfigurement, Joseph Merrick (Anthony Hopkins) was mercilessly called “The Elephant Man” in David Lynch’s film.
The Elephant Man depicts Merrick’s miseries as he is abused and labelled a “weird.” The film, which was shot in monochrome, portrayed a bleak picture of loneliness and a life that could have been more vibrant.
‘Boys Don’t Cry’
Boys Don’t Cry was a film about Brandon Teena, an American transgender man who assumed a masculine identity in order to find love. The story is still relevant today.
Teena (played by Hilary Swank) was frequently mocked and suffered horribly at the hands of two acquaintances.
Teena’s grief and heartache were masterfully conveyed in Kimberly Peirce’s film, nearly leaving you feeling hollow.
