Biopics have been ruling the box office lately, with Elvis, Bohemian Rhapsody and Oppenheimer captivating audiences with their stories of legendary figures. If you are a fan of these cinematic tributes, there are a few must watch-movies that brought idols to life on the big screen. And there are more coming your way in 2024.
Maestro
Maestro is a film based on the life of Leonard Bernstein, a renowned composer. The film is written, directed, and starred by Bradley Cooper as Bernstein. The movie follows Bernstein’s journey from 1946, when he fell in love with Felicia Montealegre, to his two marriages and three kids. The film also features Maya Hawke, Carey Mulligan, Sarah Silverman, and Matt Bomer as co-stars.
Maria
Larraín, the director of Jackie and Spencer, brings to the screen the story of Maria Callas, a famous and controversial opera singer who was called the original diva. The film is inspired by true events and shows the dramatic, beautiful, and tragic moments of the world’s best opera singer, as she lives her last days in Paris in the 1970s.
Maria
Tetris
Tetris is based on the true story of American video game salesman Henk Rogers and his discovery of Tetris in 1988. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.
Back to Black
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame and the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black. Told from Amy's perspective and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film follows the remarkable woman behind the phenomenon and the tumultuous relationship at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Blackberry
The untold story behind the spectacular rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone—Blackberry. It is a Canadian biographical-comedy drama that premiered at Berlin Film Festival last year.
Michael
In the making right now is a biographical film about the King of Pop, titled Michael. The upcoming biopic is directed by Antoine Fuqua, penned by John Logan and produced by Graham King. Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of the pop legend and son of Jermaine Jackson has been chosen to portray Michael in the film.
A Complete Unknown
This movie marks the first straight biopic of the life of Bob Marley. It is based on a specific period in the 60s when the famous musician changed his tune (literally) and started using electric guitars on his songs, instead of a more traditional folk style. Timothee Chalamet will be the one to play the Nobel Prize winning singer and lyricist.
Words Hansika Lohani
Date 19.02.2024