There are not so many films in which people are terminally ill on the screens, but when you watch this, you will remember it forever. The filmmakers immerse the viewer in the story when the hero’s world collapses and nothing can be changed. The only thing that fate gives them as a farewell gift is sincere emotions and human relationships. And this is necessary not only for them, but also for relatives, people around and even the audience, to once again think about the most important thing.
Why are we watching such films?
It is worth noting that all the paintings about cancer patients are of good quality. Almost every such film is a wonderful script, great actors, directorial work at the highest level. Films on the topic of terminally ill patients receive high marks from critics and positive reviews from viewers around the world.
And although the plots of these paintings are real, and they do not have elements of horror, thrillers, often when viewing it becomes uncomfortable. Tears, bitterness and a sediment of sadness are provided, especially to suspicious viewers.
So why are these films interesting? Why are considered one of the best and favorite ?!
It is these films that teach us to love ourselves, loved ones and life. They show that there is nothing more precious than sincerity, love and time spent with loved ones. They make us think and, possibly, change something.
Romance and Cancer
The viewer is accustomed to romantic films, where the main character, and most often the heroine, suffers mental suffering, love torment, separation and other feelings that seem almost fatal at that moment. We are imbued with pity and sympathy for the heroes, whose life at the end of the film will certainly get better. Such films are watched easily and quickly forgotten.
Stories where the heroes are terminally ill, always touching and, oddly enough, life-affirming. After watching a film about a girl with cancer and her lover, you understand that life is sometimes really unfair!
The best films about lovers, where there is a terrible diagnosis:
“Hurry to love” (USA, 2002);
“A Love Story” (USA, 1970);
“The main thing is not to be afraid!” (USA, 2011);
"Autumn in New York" (USA, 2000);
“My life without me” (Canada, 2003);
“Sweet November” (USA, 2001);
“It Doesn't Hurt” (Russia, 2006)
The list contains several paintings united by one thought, and each film about a girl with cancer shows how the heroine does not look like others, and how she changes them.
Non-kids films about children and cancer
No matter how sad it may be, but the disease can affect very young lives. The shocking statistics show how often a terrible diagnosis of cancer is given to children.
This topic was not left unattended by several talented screenwriters and directors. They put all the pain, faith and support to such children and their loved ones into their work. So there were films about children with cancer.
Children's sincerity, love of life are mixed with inhuman pain, suffering and bitterness from what is not destined to be. Films of this category are especially touching and, in addition to all emotions, awaken parental feelings in each viewer.
The best films about children with cancer, which are recommended to watch the whole family:
“Good children do not cry” (Netherlands, 2012);
“Me, Earl and the dying girl” (USA, 2015);
“My Guardian Angel” (USA, 2009).
Youth and cancer
Films about cancer patients with adolescents are increasingly appearing at the box office. Today there is already a small list of excellent films on this topic. Viewers warmly accept such films, empathize and pity the heroes.
“Now is the time” (United Kingdom, 2012). Having learned his deadly diagnosis, the main character decides to try as much as possible in life. This list contains basically what is forbidden at her age (parachute, sex, drugs). But Adam appears in her life, love for him makes her look at life in a new way. Now she dreams of something completely different.
“Whale” (USA, 2008). A schoolgirl falls in love with a guy who is selfish and indifferent to absolutely everything. Of course, love did not arise immediately, but she will remember her all her life. Whale is not at all what he wants to seem, an incurable disease is to blame for everything. The girl has to get to know the guy better and fall in love with him, and then ... learn how to live without him.
“The stars are to blame for everything” (USA, 2014). A teenage girl with cancer meets a young man, she falls in love with him. The guy's leg is amputated. They go on a trip, during which it turns out that her chosen one is also ill with cancer.
There are no special effects or fabulous budgets in these films, they conquer with sincerity, emotions and humanity.
Different films about cancer patients
Life takes its course, problems and ordinary everyday life drag everyone in. Not often do we manage to break out of the circle of everyday worries, raise our eyes and see the most important thing - life. Usually this opportunity is given to us by stress, something important and emotionally strong must happen so that a person looks back and looks at the future from a different perspective.
Films about cancer patients reveal the stories of ordinary people into whose life this terrible news burst. How scary the heroes to know that life will soon continue without them. How do these people feel? How do those to whom they are valued feel? Professional teams are trying to convey all this to the viewer.
Top stories about cancer patients:
“Doctor” (USA, 1991);
“Life as a House” (USA, 2001);
“Live” (Japan, 1952);
“The Stepmother" (USA, 1998);
“My Life” (USA, 1993);
The Third Star (United Kingdom, 2010);
“Knocking on Heaven” (Germany, 1997);
“Farewell Time” (France, 2005);
“Has not yet played in the box” (USA, 2007);
“Life is beautiful” (USA, 2011);
“To die young” (USA, 1991);
“I will be near” (Russia, 2011);
“Ocean Paradise” (China, 2011).
Melodramas in which the main characters are terminally ill give a kaleidoscope of emotions: sincere pity, joy, tenderness, laughter, tears, bitterness. And they leave a long “aftertaste” that makes you look at the world and your loved ones with different eyes.