People with such a complex disease as autism have their own special world, inaccessible to the average person. They have a hard time in the society, but real life examples show what a desperate struggle they can lead themselves and how strong and courageous they are in defending their rights.
In the top 10 were films about autistics, which are considered the best on the given results of film search.
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Ben Iks
The protagonist of the film " Ben X " is an autistic young man trying to adapt to life in society. But all his efforts end in failure - classmates laugh and mock him regularly. A young man with a head goes into the virtual world, addicted to a computer game where he has no equal in skill. Gradually, the real and fictional world is closely intertwined in Ben's mind and it is already difficult for him to distinguish reality from fiction.
9
Terribly loud and prohibitively close
" Terribly loud and prohibitively close about" - a film about the eleven-year-old boy Oscar, suffering from autism in mild form. The disease is called asperger syndrome, in which you can lead a full-fledged existence in society. People who suffer from this syndrome often can not understand some of the human emotions. The story begins with the fact that Oscar loses his father, who dies during the perfect terrorist act in New York. A year after the death, the boy stumbles upon the messages left by the deceased parent. He begins his own investigation, which should lead to a solution of the tragedy that happened.
8
Adam
" Adam " is the story of a young man with autism. The protagonist of the film prefers to communicate with people exploring the cosmos. In his heart he still dreams of meeting a loved one who could understand him from a half-word. And fate sends Adam a soul in the face of a girl named Beth.
7
Nell
" Nell " is an artistic drama about a girl with autism. The main heroine of the film Nell since childhood knew no one, except her twin sister and mother. They lived in the wilderness, far from civilization. Because of speech problems with her mother, Nell learned to speak a language incomprehensible to an ordinary person. The girl is accidentally discovered. Help to adapt in an unfamiliar world to her trying to find a doctor. But Nell is of particular interest to science, so they want to use it for study in the laboratory. A real conflict erupts between the intercessor and the scientists.
6
The paradise of the ocean
" The paradise of the ocean " is a film about an autistic boy named Dafo. He is 21 years old and his main support in life is his father, who cares about him with care. But the fate develops so that the parent learns of the incurable disease that has befallen him. Doctors put disappointing forecasts: the man is only two months. Experiencing the future of his son, he hastens to accustom him to an independent life, since there will be no one to take care of Dafo. But will the hero succeed in this in such a short period of time that he has been released to him?
5
What's eating Gilbert Grape?
« What's eating Gilbert Grape? »- American drama of Peter Hedges. The role of the main character Gilbert Grape played Johnny Depp, the second main person of the picture was Leonardo DiCaprio, who played the role of Arnie, suffering from autism. After the death of the father, all care for the custody of the family is transferred to the shoulders of Gilbert. On his guardianship there is a sick mother and a feeble-minded brother, who according to the forecasts of doctors will soon die. Routine drags a young man into his pool, and he sees no prospects for the future, since his direct duty is to take care of sick relatives. But everything changes overnight, when the hero accidentally gets acquainted with the girl Becky, who got into his town.
4
Temple Grandin
" Temple Grandin " - an art film, shot on real events about an autistic woman who proved to the whole world that this disease is not a verdict. Since childhood, Temple has led a desperate struggle for a normal existence in society. She was often visited by panic attacks that prevented her from living peacefully. Once, after visiting her aunt's farm, she discovered a special device there, helping to calm down the animals experiencing anxiety. Being at a young age, Temple realized what she was ready to devote her life to. She became a leading American scientist, developing slaughterhouses in which animals were not subjected to unnecessary tortures and tortures. Claire Danes, who played the role of Temple, became the owner of the "Golden Globe" for the best female role.
3
I am Sam
The next autistic film " I am Sam " will tell the story of Sam Dawson, whose mental development is at the level of a seven-year-old child. The girlfriend of the main hero gives birth to a child, whom he leaves to his care. Despite the difficult situation, Sam manages, with the help of friends, to raise a daughter named Lucy. The girl does not have any deviations in mental development, she grows up a healthy, full-fledged child. At the age of seven, Lucy begins to outstrip his father in development and this is noticed by others. Sam decides to deprive the most expensive thing that he has - his daughter, because the society decides that he can not take care of the girl on his own. To defend the rights in court, the lawyer Rita Williams, who does not have everything smooth in her own family, becomes the defender of the man. With the management of a difficult matter, she herself will receive several life lessons.
2
My name is Khan
« My name is Khan » - a story of a young man named Rizvan, suffering from Asperger's syndrome. This is one of the best pictures about autistics. The protagonist leaves his homeland - India and moves to live with his brother in San Francisco. There he meets the girl Madrid, which falls in love. Relatives against the relationship of the sick Ridvan and Madrid, but in spite of everything young people get married and live happily. The tragedy of September 11, 2001, which claimed the death of several thousand people, is the main reason why a family breaks up. Muslims become oppressed and hated in a foreign country. Madrid leaves her husband. Rizvan does not understand what is his fault and goes in search of his beloved wife to return her.
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Rain Man
" Rain Man " is a film about autism and not only received high marks from both film critics and spectators. In the list of "Film Search" in the top 250 of the best art paintings, the tape won 74th place. A year after the release, in 1989 the film was awarded the "Oscar".The winner of the prestigious award was also Dustin Hoffman, who played the role of an autistic brother. Charlie's father dies. He is sure that the whole inheritance will pass to him in hands, as to the only nearest relative. But it turns out that the son gets only the old car of the deceased. The hero learns about the existence of a brother named Raymond, who is sick with autism and is in the hospital. Charlie does not intend to put up with the injustice done by the father, and is going to win the inheritance in any way. He still did not know that he would gain something more than money, deciding to kidnap a sick relative. Charlie's head is rethinking human values, and for the first time in his life he realizes that material wealth is not the most important thing.
