2º – The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (Julian Schnabel, 2007)
Based on the book and life of Jeab-Dominique Bauby, the film explores the life of a middle-aged man who has his routine completely altered after suffering a stroke, becoming completely paralyzed. Poetic in each attack, ‘The Diving Bell and the Butterfly’ is a film to be contemplated, showing how the human being can adapt to the most diverse instances of the world.
1º – The Lost Weekend (Billy Wilder, 1945)
A man enveloped in an alcoholic and discouraging routine finds himself completely absent from his life, destroying any kind of social bond. ‘The Lost Weekend’ works on the destructive powers that certain vices bring to the human essence. However, more than that, the film shows how man is able to overcome the most diverse problems and build new paths for his life.
