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Actors, directors and "great magic": 7 best films about cinema and its fans
Going to the movies is a popular pastime and a great way to unwind. But the story behind a movie isn't as interesting as its plot. Klopps looks at seven such films.
Western star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) tries to save his career by accepting a humiliating offer. His friend and fellow stuntman Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) lives in a trailer, works odd jobs, and can't find his place in the world. Young actress Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) is trying to make it in Hollywood and is pregnant with her director husband's child. What they all don't know is that Charles Manson's gang lives next door and is planning to commit bloody crimes. The film won several awards, including an Oscar. It ended up winning two Oscars: for Best Supporting Actor (Brad Pitt) and Best Art Direction.
Director Nanni Moretti not only thought about his film, but also starred in it. The work is dedicated to films made in Italy in the 1950s. The plot centers on Giovanni, who is working on a film about communists and their struggle for political influence. In addition to professional difficulties, the hero also experiences a crisis in his relationship with his wife (Margherita Bui). Parallels between private and public life give Moretti's films emotional tension, and self-irony helps to penetrate the experiences of the unfortunate.
Directed by Saverio Costanzo, the film is set in Rome in the 1950s. Mimosa (Rebecca Antonacci) is unexpectedly thrust into the world of Italian cinema. An encounter with a Hollywood star (Lily James) and other celebrities changes her life in just one night. The film is inspired by real events, namely those of Wilma Montesi, a young Italian woman whose death in 1953 caused a major scandal. The real-life situations and nostalgic style, with references to classics such as Federico Fellini, will also appeal to discerning film buffs.
A neo-noir black comedy mystery directed by Shane Black, who also wrote Lethal Weapon and The Last Boy Scout. The film tells the story of Harry Lockhart (Robert Downey Jr.), a small-time thief who accidentally auditions in Hollywood and gets caught up in a real-life murder investigation. Another reason to watch this film is the complex chemistry between the protagonist and private investigator Perry Van Schreich (Val Kilmer). Film buffs will also enjoy the meta-narrative. Lockhart occasionally breaks the fourth wall by talking to the viewer.
In this semi-autobiographical drama from Steven Spielberg, the legendary director charts his career. His alter ego is Sami Pavelman (Gabriel Ravel), a teenager from a Jewish family. In 1952, the young man first saw The Greatest Show on Earth, fell in love with cinema, bought a camera, and began making his own films. Critics especially liked Sami's parents, played by Michelle Williams and Paul Dano.
Swiss director Lea Faser has made a film about Henri (Pio Marmeil), a young actor trying to get the lead role in a blockbuster. Instead of a big movie, he gets an independent project under the direction of the famous director Cedric Rover (Michael Lonsdale). The young man has to experience the collapse of illusions, learn to understand the value of art and work with masters. This film, a combination of comedy and drama, shows how difficult it can sometimes be to accept the fulfillment of your dreams.
Sarah Sugarman combines comedy and drama based on real events that took place in England. Hairdresser and youth theatre director Liz Evans (Samantha Morton) tries to save the local Lyric cinema from closure. She turns to famous directors, even Steven Spielberg. The film stars famous British actors, including Game of Thrones 18+ star Jonathan Pryce and Harry Potter 12+ star Tom Felton.