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Directed by Jean Jacques Annaud, this film is based on a biographical book with the same title, written by Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer. It is based on events from his life in Tibet during the Second World War. Brad Pitt plays Heinrich’s character, showing us the story of his escape, interaction with Tibetan culture and relationship with the Dalai Lama.
This thriller action film directed by David Fincher is inspired from the book with the same title, written by Chuck Palahniuk. Brad Pitt plays the role of Tyler Durden, a soap salesman. He strikes a relationship with the unnamed narrator and they form an underground club through which the film explores concepts of angst, culture, rebellion, capitalism, etc.
This historical war epic, directed by Wolfgang Petersen is based on Homer's narration of the Trojan War. Brad Pitt plays the role of Achilles in the film, the great Greek warrior. The film follows the attack on Troy after the Queen of Sparta leaves her husband. The Greek forces fight the Trojans with Achilles leading them. The film depicts the fate of the land and the people in question.
This fantasy romantic drama directed by David Fincher is quite different from the other two films, Fight Club (1999) and Seven (1995) that Brad Pitt and David Fincher have collaborated on. This film is based on a novel by F.Scott Fitzgerald with the same name. Brad Pitt plays the role of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards.
This war action film directed by Quentin Tarantino is his first collaboration with Brad Pitt. Set in the Nazi occupied France during World War II, the film follows a overlapping plan of assassination. Brad Pitt plays the role Lieutenant Aldo Raine, nicknamed "Aldo the Apache" due to a particular trademark of his. This is regarded as one of the classic revisionist films based on history.
This comedy drama directed by Damien Chazelle chronicles the story of people from Hollywood during the 1920s, when film was moving from silent to sound. Brad Pitt plays the role of Jack Conrad, a film star whose character is inspired by many silent-era heroes. The film explores ambition and decadence of a bygone era.
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