Movie Corner

Cast: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer

The film tells the true story of Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield) — a devout Christian American soldier who refused to carry a weapon but was determined to serve his country in World War II as a combat medic. In the brutal battle at Hacksaw Ridge, Okinawa, Japan, he single-handedly saved the lives of 75 soldiers without ever firing a gun. Desmond Doss became the first American soldier to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a single shot in combat.

Cast: Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini

The story of Ray Kroc — who turned the McDonald brothers' small burger restaurant chain into the world's largest fast-food empire through sharp business instincts, boundless ambition, and, at times, less-than-admirable tactics. The film is a profound lesson on the thin line between business genius and greed, between vision and avarice, between success and ethics.

Cast: Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, Gabriel Byrne

The story of 33 Chilean miners trapped 700 meters underground at the San José gold and copper mine after a collapse on August 5, 2010. They survived 69 days in the dark with food supplies nearly exhausted, while rescue teams from multiple countries worked around the clock above ground. The story became a global media event, culminating in a miraculous rescue watched by the entire world.

Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon

The film is based on the true story of Philippe Petit — a French high-wire artist who performed a breathtaking tightrope walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York on August 7, 1974. The wire-walking scenes were recreated with stunningly immersive IMAX 3D technology, delivering a heart-stopping sense of realism and suspense.

Cast: Jack O'Connell, Miyavi, Domhnall Gleeson

The story of Louis Zamperini — an American Olympic athlete who later became a prisoner of war during World War II. After his plane was shot down, he survived 47 days adrift on a raft in the Pacific Ocean before being captured by Japanese forces and enduring brutal treatment for years as a POW. The film is a portrait of indomitable will and the unyielding human spirit.

Cast: Choi Min-sik, Ryu Seung-ryong, Cho Jin-woong

This South Korean historical epic recreates the Battle of Myeongnyang (1597) — one of the most legendary naval battles in history. Admiral Yi Sun-sin commanded just 12 warships to defeat a Japanese fleet of 133 vessels in the Myeongnyang Strait. It was the highest-grossing film in South Korean box office history at the time of its release, drawing more than 17 million domestic admissions. Yi Sun-sin is regarded as South Korea's greatest national hero.

Cast: Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart

The film is based on the true story of Erin Brockovich — a single mother with no law degree who single-handedly investigated and successfully fought the energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Erin discovered the company had deliberately concealed the discharge of toxic Chromium-6 into the water supply, sickening thousands of residents in Hinkley, California. The lawsuit won a record settlement of $333 million. Julia Roberts won the Academy Award for Best Actress for this role.

Cast: Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes

One of the greatest films in cinema history. The story of Oskar Schindler — a German businessman who used his entire fortune to save more than 1,000 Jews from the Holocaust during World War II. The film was shot entirely in black and white, with a little girl's red coat serving as the only splash of color — a symbol of the innocent lives being slaughtered. The film won 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.