With the release of the bombastic film spectacle GREATEST SHOWMAN - for which we are also organizing a competition - with Hugh Jackman in the leading role, we thought: Now would be exactly the right moment for a little special about the most beautiful, forbidden love stories in film history. Because the film isn't just about Jackman's character PT Barnum, who puts on a breathtaking show. It also focuses on the rich Phillip and the trapeze artist Anne, between whom a love between two states develops. But there is more of it - for example in the following films, which you simply have to see.
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Verona Beach's two most powerful families - the Capulets and Montagues - have been at odds with each other for generations. Gang wars are the order of the day in the noisy coastal metropolis. During lavish parties, the heads of the family unabashedly flaunt their not always legally acquired wealth. At a masked ball in the house of the rival clan, Romeo, the only Montague son, meets the young Juliet Capulet and falls madly in love with her. The girl returns his feelings, but her father has already promised her to the rich businessman Dave Paris against her will. However, Father Laurence, an old friend of Romeo, agrees to marry the young couple in a secret ceremony. Shortly after their marriage at night, however, the two have to separate again because Julia has to return to her bedchamber by dawn. Sadly wandering alone on the beach, Romeo is suddenly provoked and challenged to a duel by Tybalt, a nephew and brutal henchman of the Capulets. The confrontation escalates: Romeo kills Tybalt and has to flee...
The most famous, tragic love story in the world was spectacularly filmed by Baz Luhrmann and dressed up in the garb of modernity. The ideal film for all romantics!
Titanic
Rose is a young woman from a better family who suffers from her arrogant fiancé. On the fateful maiden voyage of the luxury cruiser Titanic, she becomes closer to the impoverished artist Jack, who opens Rose's eyes and steals her heart. When the ship collides with an iceberg in the icy North Atlantic, the young lovers' passionate adventure becomes a thrilling race for survival.
There are very few people on our planet who have not seen Titanic. The great love story between the rich Rose and the poor, life-affirming Jack is one of the absolute film classics and was awarded a total of eleven Oscars. A film that you can watch over and over again - and have to reach for the tissues every time.
Moulin Rouge
Paris, 1899: In the glittering world of "Moulin Rouge", the beautiful courtesan Satine (Nicole Kidman) takes men's hearts by storm. In real life, her own heart is captured by Christian (Ewan McGregor), who has come to Paris to make his fortune as a writer. The two fall madly in love. But a powerful financier of the nightclub is also targeting Satine.
Even if you're not a big fan of musicals, you can't ignore Moulin Rouge. The medleys are terrific, the actors are fantastic, especially Nicole Kidman, who can sing incredibly well. But the setting is also intoxicating and colorful; Baz Luhrmann just knows how to make a film that stays in your head.
On the green edge of the world
In 19th century England, Bathsheba Everdene lives an unconventional life. The young, intelligent and very headstrong woman loves her independence; She is ensnared by three men. The attractive shepherd Gabriel Oak appreciates her stubbornness and promptly proposes to her, which she rejects. The wealthy landowner William Boldwood is both fascinated and amazed by this modern woman, but she also rejects his marriage proposal. And then Bathsheba meets the self-confident officer Frank Troy and falls under his dangerous spell...
If you love films like PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, ON THE GREEN EDGE OF THE WORLD is the right choice for you: Thomas Hardy's literary classic was filmed with beautiful images and the story of the self-determined Bathsheba is inspiring for all women.
Greatest Showman
A bold, thrilling film event that celebrates the birth of show business and the wonderful sense of wonder that fills us when dreams come true: This is GREATEST SHOWMAN. Inspired by PT Barnum's ambition and imagination, the film tells the story of a visionary who came from nothing and created a fascinating universe that became a worldwide sensation.
GREATEST SHOWMAN will undoubtedly join the ranks of the best dance and music films: The thrilling film with Hugh Jackman in the leading role of the visionary PT Barnum will be released on January 4, 2018. Also on board are Zac Efron and Zendaya, who play the tragic lovers Phillip and Anne - he a rich man from a good family, she an exotic trapeze artist.
As already mentioned at the beginning, we are giving away a total of three packed fan packages for the cinema release of GREATEST SHOWMAN, which you should definitely get. To take part in the GREATEST SHOWMAN competition , you just have to answer one small question. We're keeping our fingers crossed for you!
For our GREATEST SHOWMAN competition we have a little special about the most tragic film couples in cinema history.
