January 25th is Robbie Burns day where people celebrate the life of the
poet Robert Burns (author of many Scots poems). To commemorate such a
day, the following picks will be movies of Scotland... enjoy!
1 Local Hero (1983) Director Bill Forsyth
Charming
film which stars Peter Reigert and Burt Lancaster as Texas Oil Company
Execs who try to buy out Scottish fishing village for a refinery...
2 Breaking the Waves (1996) Director Lars von Trier
Emily
Watson is brilliant as simple woman who falls in love and enters into
unusual sexual relationship. Watson was nominated for Academy Award for
her performance.
3 Last King of Scotland (2006) Director Kevin MacDonald
Fascinating
film with Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin and James McAvoy as his personal
physician. Well deserved Oscar went to Forest Whitaker for his
portrayal...
4 Braveheart (1995) Director Mel Gibson
Won Academy Award for Best Picture and Gibson won for Best Director on life of Scottish hero William Wallace...
5 Trainspotting (1996) Director Danny Boyle
Unflinching
look at Edinburgh drug scene starring Ewan McGregor as young man trying
to break free of the life he has made for himself.
6 Gregory's Girl (1981) Director Bill Forsyth
Coming
of age story set in Scotland with John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory) trying
to win the affections of a girl on his football team...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Braveheart) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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