7. The Elephant Man (1980)
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David Lynch's The Elephant Man is a horrific true story of John Merrick, a man with extreme physical deformities, against the backdrop of Victorian London. With John Hurt as Merrick, his life as an exhibit contrasts with his sensitivities and intelligence. The movie narrates how a bond develops between him and a doctor, Frederick Treves, who wants to liberate Merrick from exploitation by exhibitionists. Lynch's stark black-and-white cinematography adds depth to this tragic story, changing Merrick from an object of ridicule to a symbol of dignity and humanity.
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