Melodrama is a genre suitable for viewing by both men and women. A special emphasis in films is placed on conveying the feelings of the characters. At the same time, characters are often placed in a situation of choice, when their inner qualities are best manifested. Melodramas are often screen adaptations of literary works.
Breakfast at Tiffany's - stylish melodrama
Screen adaptations of literary works are not often more popular than books. However, this is exactly what happened with Truman Capote's novel - the film became a classic of cinema. Although it should be said that this beautiful melodrama quite accurately conveys the plot proposed by the author.
A lonely, romantically-minded woman, a man who recently moved into the same house - it would seem that everything is predetermined. But don't rush. This romantic melodrama is not only and not so much about love, it is about a woman. The one that drives you crazy and delights.
Sweet Holly Goulightly is a unique phenomenon for her time. She is gentle and feminine, but at the same time, she is confident in herself and frankly uses her strength - beauty. Someone will say that she is frivolous, someone will call her an adventurer. But no one would argue that the girl is devoid of charm. In some situations, she is naive (transmits encrypted messages from the mafia boss, mistaking them for the weather forecast), in others, she is striking in her wisdom.
Holly's main goal in life is a comfortable home and money. True, she is not going to work for this. And why, if there are rich men in the world? However, her new neighbor, Paul Verzhak, cannot offer her anything of the kind, since he does not have capital.
"Pride and Prejudice" - Historical Melodrama
The classic melodrama "Pride and Prejudice" shows a completely different shade of love. It is based on the book by Jane Austen and tells about the times of beautiful ladies and gallant gentlemen. However, the woman's desire to be heard is already clearly felt. She loves to read and believes that a woman's education should go beyond what is taught at the Institute for Noble Maidens.
There were many screen versions of this work, but the picture of 2005 stands out especially, in which Keira Knightley played the main role. The actress managed to convey the character of the main character, those complex feelings that overcome the girl.
The film's central characters are Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. they belong to the upper class, but, as they say, relatives are not chosen. Elizabeth's household seems to be doing everything to embarrass her.
Not wanting to feel the slightest hint of disdain, Elizabeth tries to hide her feelings. Mr. Darcy, in turn, sees no signs of sympathy and is afraid to be ridiculed. But, as it should be for the genre, feelings overcome all prejudices.
The two described tapes are just a drop in the ocean of wonderful films that can give minutes of true pleasure to all connoisseurs of the genre.
