Each of these 10 films for inspiration talks about people who, despite any difficulties, achieved their dreams.
The Walk (2015)
As a child, Philippe Petit saw a performance of tightrope walkers in the circus, after which he had a dream – to become one of them. He devoted his entire life to this dangerous craft and achieved considerable success. However, he was famous only in his city, and dreamed of worldwide fame.
In order to fulfill his main dream, he decided to realize a crazy idea. Pass between two famous skyscrapers at an altitude of more than four hundred meters without any insurance.
Whiplash (2014)
Andrew is a young musician. He devotes all his time to creativity. On his way, he meets a conductor who is considered the best in the country. He is called a genius in his field. Here we can only rejoice, because such a meter drew attention to the young talent, but in fact, not everything is so smooth.
Gradually, a simple desire develops into an obsession, and the teacher-conductor picks up this passion for music and begins to exhaust Andrew with rehearsals. Soon there is no time left for sleep or food, much less for walks or relationships with a girl.
Faces Places (2017)
French New Wave director Agnès Varda, 88, and young artist-photographer JR team up for an inspiring journey through the French hinterlands. While their camera lenses capture the amazing faces of ordinary people, Varda and JR immerse themselves in art together and grow stronger in their extraordinary friendship.
127 hours (2010)
The film tells the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston. One day, going on a journey alone, he makes mistakes, loses his vigilance and breaks down.
Aron spends almost six days in a mountain crevice with his hand clamped by a stone, and the weight of the stone is 300 kilograms. When he runs out of water and food, Aron decides to take a terrifying step.
The Untouchables (2011)
The French film directed by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano is based on real events from the life of aristocrat and businessman Philippe Pozzo di Borgo.
As a result of the accident, Philip lost the ability to walk. Now he is permanently confined to a wheelchair. He decides to hire an assistant who would help him in difficult matters.
But his choice is very strange. His companion is a guy who has recently been released from prison. His desperate adventures and jokes cheer up the aristocrat and bring him back to reality.
Free solo (2018)
Alex Honnold is one of the few people in the world who can climb big rocks without a harness. Many people think that this is very risky. But the main character of the film claims the opposite.
In his life, the first place is to conquer peaks and achieve the desired result. And only then – relationships and family. The National Geographic channel decided to make a documentary about this man and his hobby.
The achievements of this charismatic man conquered almost the whole world. So today it is known in many countries. This film details the story of free soloing and Alex Honnold’s path to achievement.
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
The Pursuit of Happyness takes place in the early 1980s in San Francisco, California. Married couple Chris and Linda Gardner live in a small apartment with their young son. The couple cannot pay the bills, and their bills are increasing every day. This soon leads to Linda leaving her husband and son.
Chris despairs, because there is not enough money at all. He really wants his son to grow up happy. And decides to undergo an internship at a brokerage firm.
Morning Glory (2010)
Tireless, young and very ambitious, Becky Fuller works as a television producer for a morning show. But she is soon fired, and Becky goes looking for a new job. Soon she finds a new job, on the same morning news show. This show needs saving and new creative ideas.
Undeterred, from the very first day Becky takes on her job responsibilities. She fires the morning show host. And to save the program, Becky invites legendary journalist Mike Pomeroy.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Walter Mitty is a photo contributor to Life magazine. The hero’s work has not brought him pleasure for a long time. From time to time he is distracted from reality and carried away into his dreams. In them he appears to others at his best. In his dreams, Walter sees himself as a real astronaut, a legendary traveler and simply a favorite of beautiful women.
The magazine is facing reorganization and layoffs. Walter is also on the verge of being fired. He has a long journey ahead of him to continue working at the magazine and win the heart of new employee Cheryl.
Julie and Julia (2009)
The main character of the film, named Julie Powell, tries to try herself as a writer and also works as a cameraman. Having moved with her husband closer to her place of work, the main character grabbed a couple of books on cooking ries, one of them was written by Julia Child about how you can master the art of French cuisine.
The book describes 524 recipes. Realizing that everything in Julie’s life is bland and boring, she decides to prepare all the recipes in the book in a year, that is, in 365 days.