Hit the road with these films: Movies that bring journeys to the cinema
Watching a film can fundamentally change your life. You might suddenly find yourself as a completely different person. Perhaps you might feel the urge to leave your entire life behind and embark on a long journey. Here are 4 film recommendations that will awaken this desire in you.
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Bab'aziz
Bab'aziz is the story of a journey taken by a dervish and a little girl. It is a journey so internal that it makes you feel the heat of the desert and the wind against your face. Rather than reaching a destination, it tells the story of a person's inner journey from beginning to end in a Sufi language. The film weaves the paths one must traverse to become a 'perfect human' (insan-ı kâmil) with patience and subtlety. "Only those who are not in love see their own reflections in the water."
Thelma & Louise
The film Thelma & Louise (1991) follows the adventure-filled journey of two close friends, Thelma and Louise. Thelma is a housewife with a boring married life, while Louise is an independent waitress. When they set off for a weekend getaway, a series of events leads them into an illegal escape and chase. While exploring themes of freedom, friendship, and confronting social norms, the film also offers a strong feminist perspective.
Tracks
Here is a film that tells you that everything is possible if you want it to be. In this film, which tells the true story of Robyn Davidson, we follow a young woman's journey from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean with her dog and a few camels. It also emphasizes that journeys are not as glamorous or easy as they appear on magazine pages.
Outsourced (A New Love)
Moving beyond the road movies we are familiar with, this film follows the story of someone who does not set out on a journey by their own choice, but is sent to India by their company for training. Outsourced, where we get to know India with its unique culture and interesting people, will take you out of your comfort zone and make you search for the truth.