Going on a trip for many people means not only to see new places for themselves and get a lot of impressions but also a great way to get rid of the oppression of everyday affairs and responsibilities and relax your soul. Still not feeling the urge to go to another country, sea, or mountains? Cult films that show the beauty of various places on Earth have already served as a good motivation for many people. Whether you go on a journey or not is up to you – but a great aesthetic pleasure from the scenes you see is guaranteed to you.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
In the fantasies of the protagonist of this film (Ben Stiller), he goes on the most incredible journeys, takes part in the most epic situations, and, in general, lives to the fullest. However, the fantasy world has nothing to do with his real life, in which he is exhausted from the work routine and deeply unhappy in his personal life. However, life throws him a challenge, forcing him to go on an amazing journey in search of a person who … however, we will not reveal all the subtleties of the plot. One thing can be said – if you need a push to action, you will definitely get it.
Under the Tuscan Sun
If you prefer books to films, you can read the novel of the same name by the American writer Frances Mayes. Or enjoy a comedy-romantic melodrama that will cheer up and allow the viewer to admire Italian nature. According to the plot in the life of the main character, who faced the betrayal of her husband and was left without their common home, she decides to go in search of creative and life inspiration to another continent. The first step has been taken, and now she is walking under the warm sun of Tuscany, while this friendly land is more and more like her. A purely accidental announcement about the sale of a villa pushes Francis to a very spontaneous decision – to buy it with the last money and stay to live in this paradise on Earth. See for yourself what came out of this, and do not forget to stock up on a bottle of good Italian wine to watch this movie.
Into the Wild
Sometimes people are pushed to travel not just by the desire to escape from everyday life for a short time but by the desire to feel the spirit of freedom and find out the meaning of life. Film director and screenwriter Sean Penn was inspired by the real-life story of Christopher McCandless, a young American who decides to embark on a grueling journey after graduation. The guy has every opportunity to continue his studies at a prestigious university and live a wealthy life, but family problems and personal philosophy encourage him to refuse all the benefits given to him by fate and his parents. The entire journey of the protagonist is filled with new experiences and rethinking of his ideals, as well as the excellent landscapes and nature of Alaska. Little spoiler alert – the ending of the film is unlikely to please fans of happy endings, but
there is a lot of beautiful wildlife and philosophy of life here.
Seven years in Tibet
The hero of Brad Pitt becomes a close friend of the Dalai Lama and spends seven years immersing himself in Tibetan customs. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? The story behind this film is very real, and you can also read the memoir of the same name by Austrian climber Heinrich Harrer. He had a big dream related to his work – Harrer wanted to climb to the top of a mountain in the Himalayas, after which he had to return to his pregnant wife. But fate decides so that the main character ends up in a prisoner of war camp (events take place during the Second World War), from which he miraculously manages to escape. After wandering for some time in the mountains, he ends up in the small town of Lhasa, where he gets to know the Dalai Lama. The ups and downs of Harrer’s life will definitely not leave the audience indifferent, as well as the traditions and nature of Tibet.
It’s amazing how good cinema can influence people and motivate them to make positive changes in their lives, including travel. So plan your next trip right now and discover all the versatility of this world – and for starters, you can just watch the corresponding movie.
