- “The Imitation Game” – This film tells the story of Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician and computer scientist who played a crucial role in cracking Nazi codes during World War II. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightley, the film explores Turing’s life and the struggles he faced as a gay man in 1950s Britain.
- “Steve Jobs” – This biopic delves into the life of the late Apple co-founder and CEO, Steve Jobs. Starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen, the film mainly focuses on three key product launches, the Macintosh in 1984, NeXT in 1988, and the iMac in 1998, and how they reflect on Jobs’ personal and professional journey. The film examines his relationships with key figures in his life, including his co-founder Steve Wozniak, former girlfriend Chrisann Brennan and their daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs.
- “The Theory of Everything” – This film tells the story of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, who was diagnosed with a debilitating disease at a young age. Starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, the film covers the period from the time of Stephen’s diagnosis, when he was 21 years old, to his becoming famous after the publication of his book “A Brief History of Time” in 1988.
- “Lincoln” – This historical drama centers around the life of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and his efforts to abolish slavery and preserve the Union during the Civil War. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field, the film earned numerous award nominations and wins including the Academy Award for Best Actor for Day-Lewis.
- “The Social Network” – This film tells the story of Mark Zuckerberg and the creation of Facebook. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake, the film takes a look at the early days of the social networking site and the legal battles that ensued. The film won three Academy Awards including Best Adapted Screenplay.
