Rolling Stone Brazil has selected 10 motorsport films that accelerate deep in emotion and will leave you even more at Hype for the news with Brad Pitt
With F1: The Movie arriving in theaters this Thursday, June 26, with Brad Pitt (Once upon a time in … Hollywood) On the steering wheel of a Formula 1 car, there is no better time to get in the mood of the tracks. Be a fan of motor sport, caring for cars or just someone looking for good stories with emotion at 300 km/h, the cinema has a lot to offer.
From classics full of legendary rivalries to real dramas that put their hearts on their fingertips, Rolling Stone Brazil He has selected 10 motorsport films that accelerate deep into emotion and will make you even more at Hype for the debut. Check it out:
1. Rush – At the limit of emotion (2013)
Directed by Ron Howard (A brilliant mind), with Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Daniel Brühl (Captain America: Civil War), the film portrays the intense real rivalry between Formula 1 pilots James Hunt and Niki Lauda in the 1970s. In addition to electrifying races, the feature explores personal challenges, extreme risks and passion for motor racing, delivering a human and exciting human portrait of two sports legends.
2. Ford vs Ferrari (2019)
Under the direction of James Mangold (Logan), with Christian Bale (Batman:The Dark Knight) and Matt Damon (Lost in Mars), this biographical drama shows the epic dispute between Ford and Ferrari in the 24 hours of Le Mans. The film highlights technological innovation, strategy and human perseverance, revealing the effort to build cars that challenge boundaries and determination of pilots and engineers.
3. Senna: The Brazilian, the Hero, the Champion (2010)
Documentary directed by Asif Kapadia (Amy), focused on the life of the legendary Brazilian pilot Ayrton Senna. With unpublished archive images, the film offers an intimate view of Senna’s career, personality and legacy, highlighting its importance not only for motorsport, but also for world culture.
4. Grand prix (1966)
Directed by John Frankenheimer (Under the domain of evil), this cinema classic about Formula 1 mixes drama, romance and real running scenes. The film is a milestone for its technical innovation, such as the use of cameras coupled to cars, which deliver an immersive and realistic sports experience to the public.
5. Days of Thunder (1990)
Directed from Tony Scott (Top Gun) and starred by Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible – The Final Set), the feature focuses on the American Nascar universe. Filled with action, rivalries and romance, the film captures adrenaline and the challenges of high -speed racing, presenting to the public the culture and drama behind competitions.
6. Gran Turismo (2023)
Directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9), the film is based on a real story about a gamer that turns its passion for video games into a professional career in motorsport. The feature highlights the connection between technology, electronic sports and real races, showing dreams and overcoming.
7. Trilogy Cars (2006-2011-2017)
The trilogy CarsFrom Pixar, it is a fun and emotional celebration of the racing universe, with lessons on friendship, humility and purpose. The saga follows the vain lightning McQueen, who learns to value much more than to win, especially when connecting with charismatic characters such as the troubled Mate and Veteran Doc Hudson. Between clues, restarts and farewells, Cars It mixes humor, heart and nostalgia, conquering both children and adults.
8. Schumacher (2021)
Netflix documentary that brings a deep and exclusive view of the life of one of the greatest pilots of Formula 1: Michael Schumacher. With the support of the family, the film addresses its achievements, personal challenges and the lasting impact it had on world motor racing.
9. Le Mans (1971)
Starring Steve McQueen (Bullitt) and directed by Lee H. Katzin (The twelve convicts – Deadly Mission), this classic cult dives into Le Mans’s 24 -hour legendary. Using real images of the tests, the film creates an immersive and visceral experience, conveying the tension, danger and passion surrounding endurance races.
10. Ferrari (2023)
Biographical drama directed by Michael Mann (Collateral) and starring Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Skywalker Ascension), the film explores the life of Enzo Ferrari. Focused on personal and professional challenges, it portrays the construction of one of the most iconic brands of motor racing, highlighting passion, ambition and struggle to achieve excellence on the tracks.
Bonus: Senna (2024)
Senna It is a Brazilian miniseries of the genre biographical drama, produced by Netflix in partnership with Senna Brands, which tells the personal and professional history of Ayrton Senna (1960–1994), the largest idol of Brazilian motorsport. Gabriel Leone (Sun) interprets the pilot.
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Source: Rollingstone
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