20 times cinema defined obsession and we couldn't look away 

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Whiplash (Image via Sony Pictures)
Whiplash (Image via Sony Pictures)

8) Howard Hughes in The Aviator (2004)

The Aviator (Image via Warner Bros)
The Aviator (Image via Warner Bros)

Howard Hughes is consumed by his need for perfection and control. His genius as a filmmaker and aviation pioneer is overshadowed by his growing fear of germs and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. His meticulous approach to work pushes him to achieve remarkable things, but it also isolates him and worsens his mental health. His obsession is both his strength and his downfall. The film captures his brilliance and struggles, showing how obsession can lead to great achievements while also creating personal torment.

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Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma
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