10 best films about survival in the hellish conditions
Educational Program Cinema / / December 19, 2019
Subgenre of adventure literature, telling about survival in difficult conditions, far from young. And even Daniel Defoe with his novel "Robinson Crusoe" was not a pioneer. At that time, the theme is not just rising in the world classics.
But most of the films in the genre of survival removed recently. Undoubtedly, the wave of attention to it spurred an American drama television series "Lost", the heroes of which were on a deserted tropical island somewhere in the Pacific.
And the interest of viewers is easy to understand: after all, a movie about survival can reveal the topic of overcoming and look at the possibilities of man with the unusual side.
1. survived
The Revenant
- United States, 2015.
- Drama, Western.
- Duration: 156 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,0.
The plot lay a biographical novel by American writer Michael Panke. The main character - seriously wounded hunter Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) - will survive the solitude among unknown primitive land of the Wild West.
Emotional film about the severity of moral choice brought Leonardo DiCaprio his first long-awaited "Oscar". And the audience was able to enjoy the unique work of director Alejandro Inarritu and operator Emmanuel Lubezki. Inarritu literally quoted
17 scenes of The Revenant in comparison with Andrei Tarkovsky scenes Tarkovsky and Lubezki completely abandoned artificial light. Some very complex scenes, such as the battle of hunters and Indians, were shot by two weeks.View in iTunes →
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2. outlaw
Cast Away
- United States, 2000.
- Drama, adventure.
- Duration: 143 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,8.
In the center of the plot - FedEx delivery service inspector Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks), After the crash of the aircraft turned out all alone on an island in the Pacific Ocean. Help him survive fished out of the water parcels. In one of them finds Chuck volleyball and calls him Wilson.
This "revived" the ball has an interesting backstory. The fact that screenwriter William Broyles decided to spend a week on a secluded beach in the Gulf of California, to get a better feel of his character. At some point, the shore washed volleyball. So Broyles came up with a great idea to create a dialogue in the film where the protagonist is mostly alone.
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3. 127 hours
127 Hours
- US, UK, 2010.
- Drama, thriller.
- Duration: 97 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,6.
The plot revolves around a picture director Danny Boyle's true story of mountain climber and conqueror canyons Aron Ralston, played by James Franco. During the next travels hand climber has clamped a heavy stone in one of the narrow canyons of Utah. And none of the relatives and friends of Aaron had no idea where he went and where to find it.
Filmmakers actively helped himself Ralston, who has not abandoned his hobby and is still involved in mountaineering. History of Aaron - a living example of overcoming difficulties despite any circumstances.
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4. Kon-Tiki
Kon-Tiki
- Norway, Denmark, UK, Germany, Sweden, 2012.
- Drama, adventure, historical film.
- Duration: 118 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,2.
It based on the film genuine History Norwegian archaeologist and traveler Thor Heyerdahl, who was inspired by the ancient drawings Spanish conquistadors, and went on a makeshift raft "Kon-Tiki" across the Pacific Ocean from South America to Polynesia.
Producer Jeremy Thomas wanted to make this picture even in 1996, but obtained the film rights just before his death in 2002. Heyerdahl. By the way, this raft "Kon-Tiki" is still stored in one of Oslo museums. They say that even now is able to withstand a long swim.
5. survive
Alive
- USA, 1993.
- Drama, Biography.
- Duration: 127 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,1.
Frank Marshall directed film based on real events and tells the story of how passengers crashed in the Andes plane trying to survive in inhuman conditions without food, warm clothes and medicines. In order not to die of hunger, people had to eat the bodies of their dead comrades.
From broadcast survivors we know that they will no longer look for: white plane merged with snow mountain landscape. After several unsuccessful attacks by unofficial leader Nando Parrado (Ethan Hawke) and two other brave men go camping, to find help.
This Nando Parrado has agreed to become a technical consultant to the film, and a replica of John Malkovich Carlitos Paez wrote - one of the actual participants in the events. Among these phrases have the famous quote: "There is a God, the doctrine of which I was taught in school. But there is a God, which is hidden from us all the benefits of civilization. And this god I found in the mountains. "
6. buried
Buried
- Spain, USA, France, 2010.
- Drama, thriller.
- Duration: 95 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,0.
The film's protagonist Paul Konorey (Ryan Reynolds) Wakes up and realizes that he was in a wooden box under the ground. At itself it is only a lighter and a cell phone. To understand how to get out of the deadly trap, the hero is only a half hour.
For director Rodrigo Cortes 'Buried' is the first feature film of his career. And this debut brilliantly proves that even with a small budget you can rent an incredibly exciting movie. The main thing - it is an original idea and a good drama.
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7. Lost in the ice
Arctic
- Iceland, 2019.
- Drama, adventure.
- Duration: 98 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,9.
The film's protagonist - the pilot Huxley Overgard (Mads Mikkelsen) - crashed in the Arctic and trying to survive. He hopes that one day it will be noticed and rescued. But the only helicopter flying past ironically also broken. Among the passengers alive can only seriously wounded young woman.
Cannes warmly received directorial debut of Joe Penna: at the premiere audience honored picture prolonged applause. A great actor's game is Mads Mikkelsen further decorate this poignant drama about how the will to live is stronger than death - even in the midst of the vast Arctic wilderness.
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8. All Is Lost
All Is Lost
- United States, 2013.
- Adventure thriller.
- Duration: 100 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,9.
Unnamed character actor Robert Redford is sent to sea in his sailboat and shipwrecked. To stay alive, the protagonist will have to use all their skills and knowledge: for communications with the rest of the world does not have. Eventually the ship falls powerful storm.
The film is directed by JC Chendora is a unique "one-man theater": chamber effect, the only location, one actor and the almost complete absence of dialogue. Painting was appreciated by the critics, and leading actor nominated for the "Golden Globe".
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9. frozen
Frozen
- United States, 2010.
- Drama, Horror, Thriller.
- Duration: 94 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,2.
Friends Parker (Emma Bell), Dan (Kevin Zegers) and Joe (Shawn Ashmore) have fun at the ski resort. Ironically, they are stuck on the seat lift is very high above the ground.
Interestingly, the film can be removed without the use of computer graphics. And the actors had to play at a height of 15 meters.
10. Victim
Wrecked
- USA, Canada, 2010.
- Drama, adventure.
- Duration: 91 minutes.
- IMDb: 5,3.
The protagonist (Adrien Brody) I woke up with a broken leg in the broken car in the middle of the jungle. He does not remember his name, around lie the corpses and in the car - a revolver and stuffed the bag with money. The protagonist will have to reach the people and remember the path that is still there.
Adrien Brody made a real actor's feat: to get used to the image, he spent a winter night in a forest. In addition, Brody himself was doing all the tricks and even swam in the icy water, abandoning the understudy.
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