DEAD POETS SOCIETY - Directed by Peter Weir - “Carpe diem, seize the moment guys, make your life extraordinary”. Who does not know this fantastic phrase pronounced in the wonderful film that we propose today? Literature professor John Keating is transferred to Welton Boys' College in Vermont, a cultured and passionate teacher with original teaching methods. We are in 1959 and the Welton Institute stands out for being very rigid and strict which, of course, will eventually clash with the innovative and light, but very effective approach of Professor Keating's teaching methods. He will teach his students to follow their heart and their inclinations that will have to go beyond the rules already written and outdated if necessary. The above is the reason why we consider this movie Sempreunagioia®, because it urges us to follow our heart and our intimate convictions which must always be more important than any other external constraint.

THE BLIND SIDE - Directed by John Lee Hancock - Narrates the life of Michael Oher, a homeless black boy with a troubled adolescence who is adopted by a wealthy white family the Tuohy and who helps him develop his potential. Eventually he will become a famous American football player in the offensive tackle role that is to protect the quaterback from tackling opponents from the sides that the quaterback cannot see (The Blind Side). We consider this movie Sempreunagioia® because it teaches not to have prejudices in life and demonstrates how by behaving with grace and kindness you can have wonderful surprises.

OCTOBER SKY - Directed by Joe Johnston - This is a wonderful movie based on the true story of Homer Hadley Hickman Jr., a former NASA engineer in charge of the Space Shuttle engines and trainer of astronauts destined for missions on the spaceship, currently retired. Born in Coalwood in West Virginia in the 1950s, the son of a miner, after following the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik, he decides to change his destiny already marked in the mines. He will succeed. This is a Sempreunagioia® movie because it demonstrates how by fully committed, perhaps sacrificing, being focused on achieving our goals allows us to make our dreams come true.

MONEYBALL - Directed by BENNETT MILLER - Based on a true story, this magnificent movie tells the story of Billy Beane, coach of the Oaklands Athetics baseball team who, in the 2001 season, is defeated by the New York Yankees, therefore unable to participate in the World Series. In addition to the defeat Billy Beane fails to get a budget increase and has to give up three stars of the team, due to the termination of the contract. Thanks to a chance encounter with Peter Brand, a young business graduate from Yale, he will assemble a winning new baseball team. He will choose players by applying a new method created with Peter's help: the sabermetric method, that is, based on statistics. Each player will be rated based on the OBP, i.e. the percentage that indicates the number of times the player conquers a base without penalty aid. We recommend this movie Sempreunagioia® because it demonstrates how, even under tension, you have to hold on and be focused on your goals, without being discouraged by difficulties. Only in this way can grandiose goals be achieved.

BILLY ELLIOT - Directed by Stephen Daldry - Tells the story of William “Billy” Elliot, an 11-year-old Englishman, the son of a coal miner, forced by his father to practice boxing, but with an unbridled passion for ballet. He will be helped by a ballet teacher, Mrs. Wilkinson who, in addition to giving him lessons, offers him the opportunity to participate in auditions to become part of the Royal Ballet School. Due to the strike of the British miners of 1984 and the closure of the mines for the measures taken by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the father is in very serious economic difficulties, but, once he understands Billy's talent, he makes great sacrifices to fulfill the dream. of his son even going so far as to accompany him personally to the so prestigious audition. We consider this movie Sempreunagioia® because it demonstrates how determination and courage are essential elements to make your dreams come true.

THE BUCKET LIST - Directed by Rob Reiner. With Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, it is the story of two terminally ill patients: a multimillionaire and a worker. Despite social differences, they are united by the desire to fully exploit every moment that remains, recovering what they left behind in the past. This movie teaches us that we must not lose a moment of what life offers us and that it is never too late to recover and that is why we consider it Sempreunagioia®. One of the most significant phrases of the film, reads like this: "There is no way that I can repay you for everything you have done for me, so instead of trying, I will ask you to do one more thing for me: find joy in your life. . Once, you said you are not like the others, well, this is true, you certainly are not like the others, but everyone else is like each of us. My shepherd always says our lives are streams that all flow into the same river, towards the waterfalls where, beyond the mist, is paradise. Find joy in your life, Edward. My dear friend, close your eyes and let the river carry you home ”.

A BEAUTIFUL MIND - Directed by Ron Howard - Tells the true story of the Nobel Prize in Mathematics John Forbes Nash Jr. who invented Game Theory. A discipline of applied mathematics that studies and analyzes the individual decisions of a subject in situations of conflict or strategic interaction with other rival subjects (two or more) aimed at the maximum gain of each subject (Wikipedia). John Nash, despite being suffering from paranoid schizophrenia due to continuous hallucinations, will be able, after a series of vicissitudes, to defeat the disease with the help and love of Alicia, his devoted wife, but above all thanks to his iron will. We consider this movie Sempreunagioia® because it demonstrates how discipline and an unshakable will combined with True Love allow you to overcome any difficulty in life.

DRIVING MISS DAISY - Directed by Bruce Beresford - Winner of four Oscars and three Golden Globes, set in Atlanta, Georgia since 1948, this movie tells the story of the friendship set between Miss Daisy Werthan, a distinguished old woman a retired Jewish teacher, and her driver Hoke Colburn, an elderly black man whose employment is imposed by the son of the Boolie woman following a car accident. In this wonderful film the theme of racism is treated in a very delicate way. Despite being a funny comedy, a more careful analysis reveals all the contradictions and prejudices of the society of the time. Miss Daisy, a mentally very free and independent woman, fights this reality in her own way, even going so far as to attend Martin Luther King's speech in which he affirms that racism must be fought with actions and not just with words. We consider it a Sempreunagioia® film because, although the woman is initially very gruff, in the end the feeling of friendship prevails which becomes, with the passage of time, more and more profound and special.

CINDERELLA MAN - Directed by Ron Howard - This movie, winner of 3 Oscars and other international awards, is inspired by the true story of Jim Braddock, a young Irish champion of boxing in the light heavyweight category who, during the Great Depression, was forced to to retire from boxing and carry out numerous hard jobs in order to support his wife and children. By chance, due to the last minute cancellation of another boxer, he is offered to fight at Madison Square Garden against the reigning US champion Max Baer. Cinderella Man, as Jim Braddock was nicknamed, managed to become world heavyweight champion on June 13, 1935. We consider this movie Sempreunagioia® because it demonstrates how, despite having to face various obstacles in life, you must never give up, and with commitment and perseverance you can reach and realize your dreams.

 FORREST GUMP - Directed by Robert Zemeckis - "Stupid is whoever does stupid" who among us does not remember this beautiful phrase taken from this wonderful film? 1994 film starring the talented actor Tom Hanks, tells the story of the protagonist Forrest Gump, a man born with a lower than average IQ who manages to cross 30 years of American history, eyewitness and completely random of events that have changed history. Forrest will be able to meet John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Richard Nixon, JF Kennedy, will fight the Vietnam War, will become a ping pong and football champion, as well as a multimillionaire, always maintaining his extreme candor and his wonderful simplicity. We believe this movie Sempreunagioia® because it demonstrates how having faith in one's abilities, always firmly believing in oneself, one can make one's life a masterpiece. For those of you who haven't seen it yet, we recommend that you hurry up because it's worth it!

FREEDOM WRITERS - Directed by Richard LaGravenese - This is the true story of Erin Gruwell who works in a high school in California, Woodrow Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach, teaching English in a newly created social rehabilitation course which aims to to keep young people of different ethnic groups away from the dangers of the road Erin will slowly teach them a taste for reading and writing so that all together they will publish a book "Freedom Writers Diary" from which the film is based. Moreover, thanks to her, the social rehabilitation course will become a solid permanent alternative in the school. We recommend this film because it demonstrates how to have a clear goal in front of you, have self-confidence and not be discouraged by adversity, are three attitudes that lead to the achievement of great goals and personal successes. There are three attitudes that lead to being an Sempreunagioia® Person.

POLLYANNA - Directed by David Swift - Classic movie of the 60s teaches us how, considering the situations from the right positive angles, wonderful results are obtained. Pollyanna, an orphaned 12-year-old girl goes to live with her aunt Polly, a very strict woman. Thanks to her light-heartedness, her cheerfulness and her optimism, Pollyanna will manage not only to sweeten her aunt, but to positively upset the life of the inhabitants of the whole country, hitherto very negative and resentful. Definitely a movie Sempreunagioia! ®

INVICTUS - Directed by Clint Eastwood - It tells the story of the victory of the World Championship by the National Rugby Team of South Africa, but above all of how Nelson Mandela, the newly elected President, contributed, even on that occasion, to to instill confidence in their own country which was much tried after the fall of apartheid. It is definitely a movie Sempreunagioia® as it demonstrates how peace, mutual respect, determination, commitment and constancy are fundamental elements for the achievement of important goals in life.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS - Directed by Gabriele Muccino - It is a cross-section of the real life of Chris Gardner, a single parent who, thanks to his intelligence, hard work, humility and self-confidence, passing through many difficulties, manages to become the first African American broker on Wall Street. He is thus able to realize his dream and to ensure a better life and a wonderful future for himself and his son. We consider it Sempreunagioia® because it demonstrates how being willing to sacrifice, perseverance, commitment lead to the realization of our dreams.

THE INTERN - Directed by Nancy Meyers - This wonderful 2015 movie starring Hanne Hathaway and Robert De Niro tells the story of Ben Whittaker, a retired widower from New York, who responds to an ad from a Brooklyn startup company that sells clothing on line and that has decided to hire “senior” interns. Ben with his experience, education and competence will eventually become a precious point of reference for Jules Ostin, director and founder of the company, who will also help to overcome a marriage crisis as well as for all younger colleagues. We consider this movie Sempreunagioia® because it demonstrates how the will to get involved at any age proves to be successful in avoiding depressions and negative thoughts. It demonstrates how remaining physically and mentally active, even in old age, can be happy. Remember .... "It's never too late!"

GOOD WILL HUNTING - Directed by Gus Van Sant - We offer you an exceptional movie that we consider Sempreunagioia® because it underlines the importance of the ability to manage one's moods well, without which it is not possible to optimally exploit the own personal potential. Will Hunting is a 20-year-old who works as a cleaner in the math department of the famous MIT (Massachusetts Institue of Technology) in Boston. He lives in a poor neighborhood, goes out in the evening with his friends whom he considers his family to drink beer and very often gets involved in street fights. In his free time, however, he reads books of all kinds, mathematics, literature, law, science, history, philosophy, managing to acquire a remarkable culture in various fields. His real talent, however, is in the field of mathematics. Following a criminal conviction for yet another street fight, he is forced by the judge to regularly meet a psychologist thanks to whom he will be able to come to terms with his past and restore balance in his life.

RUSH - Directed by Ron Howard - Tells the story of the controversial relationship between the famous Formula 1 racing driver Niki Lauda and his rival James Hunt. Completely different in character and lifestyle (one extremely moderate while the other womanizer and pleasure-seeker) the two protagonists compete on the track in races to the last breath. We consider this movie Sempreunagioia® because it demonstrates how with commitment, perseverance and mindfulness, even going through terrible vicissitudes, very serious problems and situations can be resolved.

JERRY MAGUIRE - Directed by Cameron Crowe - We recommend this wonderful movie that we definiterly consider Sempreunagioia® because it emphasizes how personal relationships are fundamental in every aspect of our life. Jerry Maguire is a sports attorney who is seized by a crisis of conscience, writes a treatise in one night on the true values of existence that should also be the basis of working relationships and, hands it over to his colleagues and superiors and is fired. Following this he revolutionized his life managing to achieve true success, true friendship and true love.

WE ARE MARSHALL - Directed by MG - On November 14, 1970, a plane carrying the players and coaches of the football team of the University of Hungtinton in West Virginia crashed causing 75 deaths. This is the background of the film "We are Marshall" which tells the true story of university students who, faced with the prospect of closing the university sports project, induce the managers to create a brand new team complete with coaches who will have the task of ferrying the town out of mourning and despair. This is a movie Sempreunagioia® because it represents a perfect example of how we must not give up in the face of adversity, but we must act trying to make the most of any situation we are experiencing.

THE KING'S SPEECH - Directed by Tom Hooper - This beautiful movie, winner of numerous international awards and inspired by a true story, revolves around King George VI's stuttering problems and his relationship with speech therapist Lionel Logue, who had it in care. The speech referred to is that of the king's announcement to the nation of the declaration of war on Germany and the consequent entry of the United Kingdom into the Second World War. King George VI will be able at least in part to defeat his problem by fully discovering his resources. This is a movie Sempreunagioia® because it demonstrates how by facing and solving the difficulties we encounter on our path with courage and self-confidence, we will be able to achieve the goals we have set ourselves.

THE ROOKIE - Directed by John Lee Hancock - Based on the true story of Jim Morris, a school coach and former baseball player, he is challenged by the team he coaches: if the team wins the regional championship, he will have to return to compete nationally. We consider it a Sempreunagioia® movie because it highlights how self-awareness, lack of presumption, being willing to start from scratch, determination and the ability to collaborate with others are all elements that lead us to realize our dreams.