9º – Scent of a Woman (Martin Brest, 1992)
A young student in need of money accepts the job of caring for a bitter retired military man who is blind: ‘Scent of a Woman’ investigates the roots of man’s wandering behavior, always making the counterpoint with the figure of the young student as an opportunity for redemption. A formidable performance by Al Pacino that earned him an Oscar for best actor.
8º – The Elephant Man (David Lynch, 1980)
A doctor ends up discovering the figure of a completely disfigured young man regarded as a simple circus aberration. Conceptually sad and disturbing, the film questions the destructive social values contained in the most diverse individuals, provoking the viewer with exciting scenes.
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