In the late 1890s, at the turn of the century, the art world experienced a shock that still amazes us today. From painting to literature, the great aspects of universal thought were becoming more complex and closer to philosophical thought. What brought them closer together was that they spoke of human experience and its various aspects. Much more, they explored in new and always exciting ways unprecedented ways of thinking about art as self-expression. What also engulfed the newborn cinema is still a valid phenomenon: adaptations.
The most interesting moment of all of the above happened in 1896. The year the Lumiere brothers adapted the book. Magnificence by Goethe. It was a move that managed to unite the nascent worlds of cinema and literature. At the same time, it demonstrated the possibilities of such experiments. A gothic fantasy of just 16 minutes in length, it used the dubious resources of its time to tell a story of good and evil through light and shadow. But much more, it demonstrated that literary history had much to offer cinema. A lesson that the seventh art has not forgotten since.
To explore this topic, we bring you five wonderful adaptations that you can watch right now on Disney+. From a lesson in love, time, and the search for identity to a modern take on a literary classic, everything is for lovers of literature who are also fascinated by the world of cinema. An unbeatable combination which was a central element in several great cinema classics.
Cross Stories
In 2011 the book Maids and ladiesfrom the writer Kathryn Stockettbecame a film that could simultaneously reflect on several painful topics. On the one hand, discrimination and racism reflected in the stories of black women, domestic helpers for prominent families in 1950s Mississippi.
On the other hand, prejudice against women and the search for purpose. And all thanks to the cast, who give each of their characters the most touching nuances. From the unforgettable Aibileen Clark (Viola Davis) to one of Emma Stone’s most memorable roles, Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan, an aspiring writer in search of her story. The truth is, the film goes deep in the idea of good as a collective phenomenon.
Yet in stories of pain and violence that rarely make it to the big screen, the result is a beautiful and sensitive adaptation of the book that caused a sensation. at the time of publication and which you can enjoy on Disney+.
poor creatures
The film that won Emma Stone her second Oscar is as curious as it is brutal at times. Adapted from Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel of the same name, it’s a tongue-in-cheek, uncomfortable satire on being a woman. But it’s much more about the concept of culture and time. as forms of perverted obsession with power.
The story of Bella Baxter (Stone), a lab creature searching for her purpose in the world, is gripping. But more importantly, it’s terrifying in its implications. Her creator and self-proclaimed father (Willem Dafoe, in another extreme role) seeks to understand the mystery of life. Moreover, it is like having control over what you are able to create, even at the cost of morals and ethics.
This rare mix of Frankenstein and existentialist melodrama is open to any interpretation, including the most brutal ones about human nature. The most interesting point that director Yorgos Lanthimos strives to emphasize.
Time Travel
Ava DuVernay takes Madeleine L’Engle’s 1962 novel of the same name to create a wonderful adventure about the need to believe. Especially hope and the search for meaning in life. Meg Murry (Storm Reid) has lost her father (Chris Pine) under unexplained circumstances. A fact that he still does not fully understand and is trying to cope with.
So when he communicates with an astral being older than the universe (Oprah Winfrey), he will understand that what surrounds the disappearance that marked his life is more complex than they imagine. Which will take you on a stellar journey through space, time and the very essence of reality. Which will lead not only to a reunion with his father, but also to an understanding of the goodness, love and Hope is the eternal elements associated with existence.
At the time, this miniature epic went unnoticed. But now you have the opportunity to enjoy it in all its touching fullness on Disney+.
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll’s immortal book has undergone many reimaginings, but few have been more original than Tim Burton’s. In it, the seminal work of children’s literature is transformed into a story of growth, which in turn is tied to the idea of the common good. So Alicia (Mia Wasikowska), She will be more than just a little girl in a fantasy land.
At the same time, he must battle the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter) and free Wonderland from her evil influence. This gives him a central place in the idea of power and hope that completely changes the story. To all of this, we must add the enigmatic role of the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), a figure who had seen the wizarding world through its best days and was driven mad with grief at the loss of it.
Sure, this version of the original story is completely different. But it’s worth seeing how Tim Burton was able to find new nuances in a beloved book. Something you can also enjoy on Disney+ right now.
10 Things I Hate About You
Director Gil Junger takes on the classic story The Taming of the Shrew William Shakespeare and turned it into a teen classic that is central to understanding the genre. Kat (Julia Stiles) doesn’t want to fall in love, much less with an unbearable Patrick (Heath Ledger), the most handsome and unbearable boy in school.
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But fate is fate, and soon both will discover that, in addition to their differences, there is a whole group of things that unite them. Charming and full of mischievous charm The original story, this adaptation, which you can find on Disney+, is perfect for nostalgic people.
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