10 movies based on real events

We have compiled a selection of excellent films for you to watch at home. Here are some fascinating films based on real events.

Bridge of Spies

USA, Germany, historical drama, 2015

Steven Spielberg's film tells the story of an incident that took place in 1957. American intelligence agencies arrest artist Rudolf Abel on suspicion of spying for the Soviet Union. Although Abel himself refuses to testify or cooperate with the investigation, all the evidence points to his guilt. The hero is assigned a well-known lawyer, insurance specialist James Donovan. During his meetings with his client, Donovan unwittingly develops sympathy and respect for him. Risking his career and reputation, the lawyer asks the court not to impose the maximum sentence on Abel, but instead to wait for the right moment to use him in negotiations for the release of American prisoners. And when that moment comes, a historic exchange takes place between the USSR and the USA.

The film was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture.

Rating: IMDb 7.6, Kinopoisk 7.5

Dunkirk

United Kingdom, United States, France, Netherlands, war drama, action film, 2017

At the dawn of World War II, nearly 400,000 British, French, and Belgian troops found themselves trapped in Dunkirk, France. On one side, they were backed up against the cold sea, and on the other, the enemy was closing in. Defeated and demoralized, they hoped that the Allied command would find a way to get them out of there. The viewer meets several young soldiers trapped in a deadly trap, as well as the brave men who desperately tried to rescue them by sea and repel enemy attacks from the air.

The film won three Oscars—for Best Sound Mixing, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound.

Rating: IMDb 7.9, Kinopoisk 7.3

I, Tonya

USA, biography, comedy, sports drama

Tonya Harding was born into a poor family, but her strict mother desperately wanted her daughter to achieve great success and make something of herself. The girl joined a figure skating club. Under the watchful eye of her mother, who took on the role of her unofficial coach, Harding began to hone her skills day after day. And although she didn't always have enough money for luxurious outfits for competitions, and her manners still betrayed her trailer-park background, Tonya left her rivals no chance thanks to her audacity and perseverance. She had quite a few prestigious awards under her belt. And that list could have grown, but, frightened by the competition, the athlete ordered her ex-husband to attack her rival. The high-profile scandal went down in American sports history and put an end to the promising figure skater's career.

The role of Tony Harding's mother earned American actress Allison Janney an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Rating: IMDb 7.5, Kinopoisk 7.3

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The Danish Girl

USA, UK, drama, biography, 2015

The events of the film take place in Denmark in the 1920s. Copenhagen artist Gerda Wegener is looking for a model for her portraits of women. She has an unexpected idea: her husband Einar's delicate features are very similar to those of a woman. She asks her husband to pose for her paintings wearing makeup and women's clothing. He willingly agrees and even enjoys it.

Landscape painter Einar Wegener, laterand Lili Elbe, was the first person in history to undergo gender reassignment surgery. Alicia Vikander won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Gerda Wegener.

Rating: IMDb 7.1, Kinopoisk 6.9

The Disaster Artist

USA, comedy, drama, 2017

The film The Room (2003) by the eccentric Tommy Wiseau is considered the benchmark for bad cinema. There are many reasons for this: plot holes, a strange narrative style, and poor acting. Contrary to common sense, the film gained popularity. One of the actors, Greg Sestero, took advantage of this by writing a memoir called The Disaster Artist. American actor and director James Franco adapted the book into a lighthearted and entertaining biopic about how not to make a movie.

The Disaster Artist was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.

Rating: IMDb 7.4, Kinopoisk 7.5

Genius

USA, UK, drama, 2016

The film is set in New York in the 1920s. Maxwell Perkins, an editor with an impeccable reputation, receives a story by a young writer named Thomas Wolfe. Perkins sees great potential in the young talent, so he immediately sends his work to print and begins a long collaboration with the author. The story was a huge commercial success, and the editor and writer became best friends. It was Maxwell who helped Wolfe cope with a crisis in his personal life and prevented him from ruining his brilliant literary career.

The film was inspired by Andrew Scott Berg's novel The Editor of Genius, published in 1978.

Rating: IMDb 6.6, Kinopoisk 6.8

Lion

Australia, USA, UK, drama, 2016

An Indian boy named Saroo accidentally falls asleep on a freight train. After two days on the road, he arrives in Calcutta, where he wanders around for several months until he ends up first in an orphanage and then with the Bryerley family from Australia. His new parents are so kind to Saroo that for many years he hardly remembers his origins. But one incident revives his memory of his brother. Saroo embarks on a fanatical, almost hopeless search for his real family.

The film's screenplay is based on the autobiographical novel by Australian businessman Saroo Brierley, who is of Indian descent.

Rating: IMDb 8, Kinopoisk 7.7

Darkest Hour

United Kingdom, drama, war, biography, 2017

Winston Churchill took office as Prime Minister of Great Britain during truly dark times. The previous head of government had made too many mistakes and allowed the fascist threat to come too close to Foggy Albion. Churchill had to pull the country out of a dire situation, while at the same time listening to a barrage of criticism and mistrust from the British people. The plot of the film focuses on Churchill's first weeks in office.

The film won an Oscar for Best Actor for Gary Oldman, who played Churchill, as well as for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

Rating: IMDb 7.4, Kinopoisk 7.4

Green Book

USA, comedy drama, biography, 2018

Tony, a rough American of Italian descent, was perfect for his job as a bouncer. He was liked by regulars, easily dealt with stray hooligans, and brought in good money for his family. But one day, he is asked to leave his job for an indefinite period of time. Now Tony isand needs to find a new place to use his talents, and he has no desire to sell himself to the local mafia. After some hesitation, he accepts an offer to become the personal driver and bodyguard of the refined black musician Don Shirley, who is planning a tour of America. It is the 1960s, and not everyone is tolerant of black people.

The plot described in the film is the true story of the journey of Italian Tony Vallelonga and famous jazz pianist Don Shirley. The film was named Best Picture of the Year by the American Film Academy.

Rating: IMDb 8.2, Kinopoisk 8.3

Spotlight

USA, drama, crime, history, 2015

Journalists from The Boston Globe newspaper take on the investigation of sexual abuse of minors by Boston priests. The clues lead them to the church hierarchy, which tries with all its might to avoid publicity and softens the punishment for clergymen.

The sensational material caused a real storm in the US, resulting in the punishment of those responsible and the cardinal who covered for them, the closure of parishes, and the payment of huge compensation.

The film won two Oscars in the categories "Best Picture" and "Best Original Screenplay."

Rating: IMDb 8.1, Kinopoisk 7.5