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To make your evenings at home even more enjoyable, we've put together a selection of great films.
USA, psychological thriller, drama, 2010
The Lincoln Center ballet company in New York is on the verge of big changes—the famous prima ballerina Beth McIntyre is about to retire. With a new production of Swan Lake in the works, she needs to find a worthy replacement. One of the main contenders is the diligent and flawless Nina Sayers.
Choreographer Thomas Leroy admits that the ballerina is perfect for the role of the white swan, but lacks the passion for the black swan. The girl tries with all her might to prove that she can handle both roles. But this self-sacrifice may cost her her sanity.
The lead role in the film earned Natalie Portman many prestigious awards, including an Oscar and a Golden Globe.
Rating: IMDb 8, Kinopoisk 7.7
France, drama, 2011
Only a true perfectionist can understand the despair experienced by musician Nasser-Ali. All his life, he has been dissatisfied with his work, striving for an unattainable ideal. The one thing he is sure of is that he can only achieve it with his old faithful violin.
But what if, during a family quarrel, Nasser-Ali's instrument is broken? The meaning of life is lost, and the only thing left to do is to die, which is what the hero intends to do.
The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
Rating: IMDb 7, Kinopoisk 7.1
USA, drama, fantasy, comedy, 2006
The main character in the film "The Character" is a very severe case of manic perfectionism. The entire life of tax inspector Harold Crick is planned down to the minute. Every day at the same time, he goes through all his rituals—he falls asleep and wakes up, brushes his teeth, takes a certain number of steps on the street. But one day, a mysterious voice begins to comment on all his planned and well-coordinated actions.
All characters in the film, as well as the names of bus stops and publishing companies, are named after mathematicians, scientists, engineers, artists, and other famous personalities.
Rating: IMDb 8, Kinopoisk 7.7
USA, psychological drama, 2014
For young drummer Eddie Manheim, being a good musician is not enough. He wants to perfect his skills to such an extent that not only ordinary listeners, but also the unshakable conductor of the famous jazz ensemble Terrence Fletcher will be amazed. Terrence, in turn, seeing the young man's potential, refuses to encourage him halfway, instead dragging him further and further into a mad race for perfection. This is a film about sweat, blood, creative potential, and true madness.
To convince producers to invest in a feature-length project, director James Shazell first had to shoot a short version.
Rating: IMDb 8.5, Kinopoisk 8.3
USA, Germany, UK, biography, drama, sports, 2013
The film is set in the 1970s. The viewer gets a behind-the-scenes look at the fierce rivalry between Formula 1 drivers. The winner of the new season is expected to be the reigning champion, the methodical pedant Niki Lauda, a native of Austria.
However, a new player suddenly appears on the scene, the complete opposite of Lauda—the carefree and cheerful British playboy James Hunt. The drivers can't stand each other, which only adds spice to their exciting rivalry.
The film is based on the real-life rivalry between Lauda and Hunt.
Rating: IMDb 8.1, Kinopoisk 8.1
South Korea, romantic comedy, 2014
Han Jeong-suk suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Any hint of chaos and disorder causes him mental anguish. He carefully ensures that every second is subject to his own plan. At the same time, he doesn't care that those around him consider him a bore, because he feels perfectly fine in his sterile little world.
He will have to rethink his outlook on life after meeting the girl of his dreams. She works in a pharmacy and is just as much of a perfectionist. However, for the heroine, this is a problem she dreams of getting rid of.
Rating: IMDb 7.1, Kinopoisk 7.2
USA, action, thriller, 2016
As a child, Chris Wolff was diagnosed with a high-functioning form of autism, but he also has outstanding mathematical abilities. His talent, combined with his high level of organization and attention to detail, comes in handy as an auditor for powerful corporations, often linked to crime.
He usually finds the reasons for the gaps in their documentation in two accounts. The next task seems simple enough to Chris, even though it involves a round sum with six zeros. Once he gets started, he discovers that not only are there big zeros involved, but also the worst guys with bad intentions.
The creators of the film have announced that the project will receive a sequel in the coming years.
Rating: IMDb 7.3, Kinopoisk 7.4
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