Which film, documentary or tv show has inspired you the most?
We all need a little bit of joy at the moment, so I thought it might be nice to collectively share the movies/documentaries/shows that have inspired us and given us the good feels.
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- Cloud Atlas
- Abstract - the series from Netflix, very creative and inspiring, scoring 8.4 on IMDB.My Octopus Teacher - Netflix again, inspiring, makes you think about your role in this big environment, scores 8.4 on IMDBMr Gaga - a documentary about the famous director of Batsheva dancing ensambles, it scores 7.6 on IMDBThe Family - docu-series on Netflix, the score is not so great (6.4), but it is very interesting to find out about the religious influences of political parties and how strong they areGet Me Roger Stone - another strong documentary about Roger Stone, the master in the dark arts of politics talks about how he made use of the fake news phenomenon to help presidents win the elections, including Donald Trump (7.4 IMDB)Mucho Mucho Amor - it is a heart warming documentary about the very famous Puerto Rican astrologer and psychic Walter Mercado, how he got famous, how he dealt with fame and how he dealt with losing it. The score is 7.3 on IMDB.They're not all about creativity per se, but they definitely help you with it by making you understand different perspectives, taking you out of your comfort zone, while helping you connect more dots.
- At the time, I remember the documentary Zeitgeist making quite an impact and on IMDB.
- The two that immediately jumped out are Twin Peaks by David Lynch and Climax by Gaspar Noé. Although on a daily basis I've found that doing random searches into Amazon Prime gets you some odd and interesting documentaries.
- "PARIS IS BURNING" hands down. So funny, so sad but most of all so inspiring to see such beautiful people finding their own creative purpose and identity. You can see how life depends on this, and how it can make the heaviest things as light as air. Nice typographic elements and wicked soundtrack too, it has everything I love it.
- Documentary - I recently re-watched Ballets Russe, which is a wonderful snapshot of contemporary art, dance, and design. Thoroughly recommended!
- The movie/documentary "Pina", about the contemporary dance choreographer Pina Bausch. Not only her coreographies were mesmeric, the photography of the film is also art.
- Documentaries: A map for Saturday & Give up TomorrowFilms: City of GodTV Shows: What we do in the shadows, The Boys
- The great hack, social dilemma & David Attenborough’s Netflix planet earth - all docos. Cheers
- Bugsy Malone - I still believe I can be anything that I want to be !!
- @Iancu Barbarasa Jiro Dreams of Sushi is fantastic! You've inspired me to rewatch :)
- I think Abstract on Netflix is by far one of the most inspirational docuseries! It’s so interesting to see how people think in different design fields! Plus it’s very well made
- 3 Films:-The Hill - Director Sidney LumetBrazil - Director Terry GilliamThe Manchurian Candidate - Director John Frankenheimer
- Zulu showed leadership, management and team work. When their lives depended on it.
- CRUMB - about the cartoonist R. Crumb is one I often think about after seeing it over forty years ago.
- I often rewatch these, they're all very inspiring:Won't You Be My Neighbor? — documentary about Fred Rogers and his amazing kids TV show.Still Bill — documentary about Bill Withers and his amazing approach to life and art.In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter — a documentary about Saul Leiter the photographerInform and Delight — a documentary about Milton Glaser (free on Youtube but I recommend the much better quality version on Vimeo)Jiro Dreams of Sushi — a documentary about Jiro Ono, a sushi chef in TokyoDear Mr Watterson — a documentary about Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin & HobbesAnd the Christoph Niemann episode, my favourite from the Netflix Abstract series :)
- Helvetica. Abstract (Netflix).
- Sound City - Studio 606. Really inspired me back in 2013 when I watched the picture to again, get back into writing music which now really aids me when I am sound editing and mixing for clients. Full of emotion, ups and downs as well as fantastic music.
- Can I have a TV show? If so, Schits Creak, every single episode is full of love and it is so funny and just makes me feel 'nice' on the inside!
- Abstract: The Art of Design - it's a Netflix documentary series highlighting artists in the field of design.
- King of kong! One of my all time fave documentaries.
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