Sometimes in the life of every woman there may come a period when the glass is rather empty than full. Some just wait for the light streak to begin, while others try to pull themselves out of this state themselves. Inspirational films can help in such a difficult matter. In addition, watching a good movie in any period of life can give impetus to development, motivate to achieve success.
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American inspirational films for women
Hollywood cinema is perhaps the most diverse in the world. Among the works of American filmmakers, it is very easy to find films that inspire success, achieve goals, self-knowledge, development.
Erin Brockovich (2000).
The film is based on the story of a real woman who, thanks to her perseverance and fearlessness, becomes the protector of hundreds of people affected by the illegal activities of a huge corporation. A simple, slightly rude woman, a twice-divorced mother of three children, by chance, becomes an assistant in a law firm. Having started work on one of the cases, it goes onto the trail of a company that poisons local reservoirs with chromium emissions. Because of this, many locals got cancer.
As a result, Erin is seeking huge compensation for the victims. And Julia Roberts, who played the main role, became the owner of the main film awards - the Oscars and Golden Globes.
Eat, Pray, Love (2010).
Another inspirational movie starring Julia Roberts. Here she plays Elizabeth Gilbert, a woman who, after a painful divorce, decides to start looking for herself and that life that will finally bring her happiness.The film tells that it is never too late to start living as I always wanted, without paying attention to the opinions of others and the established rules.
In search of herself, the main character travels half the world, and each new place helps her learn something new: enjoyment in Italy, faith and religion in India, harmony in Indonesia. And finally, she finds the love of a lifetime.
The devil wears Prada (2006).
The film fell in love with both avid fashionistas for the number of branded clothes in the frame, and careerists who are used to give all the best to work to achieve their goals. The main character Andrea Sachs dreams of becoming a serious journalist, conquering New York and succeed. But on the way to a modest inconspicuous provincial woman, there is a need to face a world that is unfamiliar and alien to her. In order to get a place in the staff of a serious publication in the future, she has to work as an assistant editor of a fashion magazine for a year.
The meaning of the film is that no circumstances and external changes should lead you astray if you dream of something more. The heroine put all her strength into her initially uninteresting, incomprehensible work, and this almost made her lose herself. But all the effort paid off when the doors of the desired publication opened in front of her.
Joy (2015).
A biography film about the path of Joy Mangano, an American entrepreneur who came up with a self-squeezing mop. A single mother, determined to change her life, patents her invention and establishes her own company. In the course of the film, she has not only to develop as an entrepreneur, but also to arrange life within her family and constantly seek ways of reconciliation with relatives.
Million Dollar Baby (2004).
The story of a simple waitress comes from a poor family that has become the world famous female boxer. The main character, Maggie Fitzgerald, with her diligence and zeal, is gaining recognition in the world of brutal sports and is practically becoming a champion. But by chance, in the battle for the championship title receives a serious injury, which makes her disabled. The film tells all women to achieve their goals at any age, despite the opinion of others.
Russian paintings about success and achieving goals
For many years, the war did not contribute to the development of cinema in Russia in the middle of the 20th century. But at present, more and more directors are releasing films about success in life, achievement of the most incredible goals, films about self-development.
Moscow does not believe in tears (1979).
One of the most famous Soviet films in the world, which brought its creators the first and only Oscar in the history of the country. Few people do not know the plot of this wonderful picture. More than one generation of Russians cried and laughed together with the main character performed by Vera Alentova, who, despite all the hardships, betrayal and difficulties, first achieves professional success and then finds a loved one.
Legend No. 17 (2013).
The film tells about the formation of the legendary Soviet hockey player Valery Kharlamov, whose role was entrusted to the Russian movie star Danila Kozlovsky. Despite the damage to his leg after the accident, the intrigues of senior officials Kharlamov leads the team to a devastating victory over the Canadian team in 1972.
Upward movement (2017).
Another biographical picture based on real events that happened with the Soviet national basketball team in preparation for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. The plot begins in 1970, when Vladimir Garanzhin comes to the post of head coach of the team. The new coach establishes his own rules and sets the team the bar that was unattainable at that time - to become Olympic champions by defeating the US team. An inspirational story about how it is possible through the joint efforts of several talented people to turn a dream into reality.
Startup (2014).
The film tells about the path of two young talented entrepreneurs who decided to create their own search portal on the Internet. The prototypes of the main characters were the real creators of the most hyped Russian search page on the Yandex network Arkady Volozh and Ilya Segalovich.
European films about self-development and change
European inspirational films for women are presented in the following paintings.
Coco Do Chanel (2009).
The film is a biography of the famous female fashion designer Coco Chanel. The picture tells about the difficult life of a woman and her formation as the main trendsetter in France in the middle of the last century. Having looked at it, you will find out which way from the seamstress, singer in the night bar Gabrielle Chanel went, until she first became the famous hatter, and then the owner of her own fashion house. This is a drama about lost love, when a favorite thing becomes a salvation from loneliness.
Kon-Tiki (2012).
A film about the incredible journey of Tour Heyerdahl with his five companions on the Kon-Tiki raft. In 1947, it seemed incredible to travel from South America to Polynesia, imitating the ancient settlers. The picture turns the idea of the possibilities of man and his faith in himself.
1 + 1 (2011).
The story of two completely different people who became each other's closest friends. Aristocrat Philip has been in a wheelchair for many years, and Driss, his dark-skinned assistant, from a completely different world. He is a former criminal, merry fellow and rude. But these two amazingly get along together. Philip brings a little calm to Driss’s life, and on the contrary, Driss brings ease, spontaneity and joy to every person with a disability.
Without his faithful friend and assistant, Philip completely loses hope for the best and tries to end such a life. But once Driss returns again, a new joyful life is born in the aristocrat’s house and love comes.
Inspirational Movies
Sometimes life becomes so boring and predictable that it seems there will no longer be a gap. Those who are desperate to change something should watch a film that inspires changes in life, or rather several films.
The incredible life of Walter Mitty (2013).
The main character has nothing interesting in life. He only has a boring, monotonous job. Walter Mitti never stood out from the crowd and only in his dreams he could be a traveler, an astronaut or seducer Casanova. In life, he is a modest employee of the magazine, in love with his colleague. And then one day the management of the magazine poses an impossible task for the staff - to find where their best photographer is, who must make a unique photo for their latest print. Walter decides to go in search of him and on this journey he begins to recognize real life.
The film is a remake of the 1947 film directed by Norman MacLeod. Director and performer of the main role in the modern interpretation of the plot was Ben Stiller.
Always say yes (2008).
Comedies with Jim Carrey are never boring, and this film, in addition to laughter, will make the viewer think about how we ourselves can change our life at any time.
Carl Allen performed by Jim Carrey does not really like people and spending time with anyone. He answers the unequivocal “no” to all the proposals, but this continues until the hero gets to the seminar of the famous trainer on self-development. As a result, Karl concludes a contract, according to which he must always agree with any proposal. A new lifestyle helps him change his life, find love and earn the recognition of his colleagues.
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In pursuit of happiness (2006).
Biographical film about the stock broker Chris Gardner. The main roles of Chris and his son were played by Will Smith and his own son Jaden.The plot tells about the most difficult years of the life of a future millionaire. He and his son had to sleep at train stations and toilets in the metro, ask for overnight and wander around the streets. But having received one single chance to become an employee of a brokerage firm, Chris does everything possible to realize it.
As a result, the main character, like his prototype, becomes the only trainee to receive the desired position. With this work begins his journey into the world of big money and prosperity for himself and his child. Even in the most hopeless situations, having lost everything material, you should never retreat and lose faith in the best.
With an unexpected ending
Not all beautiful stories end with a happy ending, but not all sad stories about the complexities of life should end badly. We offer a small selection of films that ended unexpectedly.
Pay to another (2000 g).
The drama, which is based on the desire of one little boy to change the world and humanity, doing good deeds. The hero of the film, Trevor Mackini, on the instructions of a new social science teacher, comes up with a theory according to which, if each person does good to three people, and they, in turn, help three more, the number of good deeds will constantly grow exponentially. The boy himself decides to help his homeless alcoholic, his teacher, introducing him to his lonely mother and a classmate who is constantly bullied by local hooligans with food and overnight. But his idea does not always bear fruit.
At the end of the film, Trevor dies at the hands of bullies, deciding to intercede for an offended classmate. But his idea of “pay another” has already begun to live and progress independently. At the end of the film, many of his followers come to the boy’s house to express their appreciation. A sad but inspiring film about how one person can change the consciousness of hundreds of people around him.
Slumdog Millionaire (2008).
The amazing story of an orphan from the slums of Mumbai Jamal Malik. An 18-year-old man falls on the Indian version of the show “Who wants to become a millionaire?” And, being one step away from the main prize, he is forced to tell the police his life story. After all, it was thanks to the path traveled that he knew the answers to all the questions asked to him. The story is about the life of Malik with his brother Salim and their orphan friend, a girl from the slums of Latika. These three have to endure many hardships and disappointments. By naivety, they associate with a bandit and a pimp, which makes them beg. Jamal falls in love with Latika, the brothers are trying to save her from the sad fate that awaits her among the criminals.
Losing once again the connection with the girl, the protagonist decides to participate in the TV show. He is sure that she will see him and will come to the station at the appointed time. By happy coincidence, the guy answers all questions correctly and wins 20 million rupees. At the end of the film, lovers meet and the impossible becomes reality.
Many films, both Russian and foreign, really inspire, give strength, serve as a kind of parting word in later life. Viewing such paintings is regarded as an effective method of psychotherapy.
