American Beauty
The story follows Lester Burnham (played by Kevin Spacey), a middle-aged man who feels mentally and sexually bored. Lester lives with his wife Carolyn (played by Annette Bening) and his teenage daughter Jane (played by Thora Birch). His life changes completely when he meets his young neighbor Angela Hayes (played by Mena Suvari), with whom he falls…
The story follows Lester Burnham (played by Kevin Spacey), a middle-aged man who feels mentally and sexually bored. Lester lives with his wife Carolyn (played by Annette Bening) and his teenage daughter Jane (played by Thora Birch). His life changes completely when he meets his young neighbor Angela Hayes (played by Mena Suvari), with whom he falls in love.
Lester begins to pursue freedom and happiness in his own unique way. He quits his job and begins to relive the dreams of his youth. Along the way, he meets Ricky Fitts (played by Wes Bentley), a neighbor's son who sells drugs and is interested in videography. The encounter between Lester and Ricky raises many questions about beauty, happiness, human nature and family dynamics.
The film also examines the lives of Lester's wife Carolyn and their neighbor's families. The story deals with their problems, disappointments and search for meaning. At the same time, it reflects the superficiality and emptiness of American middle-class life and culture.
"American Beauty" deals with profound themes such as the search for beauty in the grayness of everyday life, the realization of dreams, sexuality, identity and individual freedom. The film offers an astute depiction of the complexities of modern society and people's internal struggle to find meaning in their lives.
The film has been praised for its strong script, acting and visual style. "American Beauty" is a touching and thought-provoking film that challenges the viewer to reflect on the meaning and values ??of life.
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Draama Oscar palkitut
Year: 1999
Audio track:
Englanti
Subtitles:
Suomi Ruotsi Tanska Norja Hollanti
Director:
Sam Mendes
Starring:
Kevin SpaceyAnnette BeningThora BirchWes BentleyMena SuvariPeter GallagherAllison JanneyChris CooperScott BakulaSam RobardsBarry Del ShermanAra CeliJohn ChoFort AtkinsonSue CaseyKent FaulconBrenda WehleLisa CloudAlison FaulkKrista GoodsittLily HoutkinCarolina LancasterMona LeahChekesha Van PuttenEmily ZacharyNancy AndersonReshma GajjarStephanie RizzoHeather Joy SherChelsea HertfordAmber SmithJoel McCraryMarissa Jaret WinokurDennis AndersonMatthew KimbroughBruce CohenElaine Corral KendallJames HunterSpencer KaydenDeborah RickettsBen ScottPete TownshendNicole KidmanJeff Lovely
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