GUEST COLUMN: 7 Inspiring Movies That Make You Want to Study Hard

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7 inspiring movies that make you want to study hard

by Carrie Duncan

If you are currently at school or university and you lack the motivation to study, this article is for you. By the way, we all know that sometimes it’s hard to save some time for yourself. For that purpose, use help from the essay writer service. 

At the same time, these movies will suit those who miss writing diplomas and essays at night, discussions with teachers, and just new knowledge. 

Dead Poets Society

USA, 1989

A cult film with an excellent cast (Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard), based on an Academy Award-winning screenplay. The picture is about a private school for boys in which there is a new literature teacher. He will help his students not just learn to speak their minds, but, first and foremost, to respect themselves and gain confidence.

School Ties

USA, 1992

David Green, who could not even dream of getting into America's most prestigious college, is at the center of the story, but he got lucky and was accepted - thanks to his achievements in sports. But the young man has a secret that he cannot tell. As fate would have it, this secret has become known to everyone, and yesterday's friends become enemies. The film is remarkable not only for the plot but also for the opportunity to watch young Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck.

Dangerous Minds

USA, 1995

Another film on the subject of raising troubled teens, starring the charming Michelle Pfeiffer. The picture adaptation of the autobiographical book by LouAnn Johnson. After service in the Marines, this "iron lady" came to work in a school for troubled children, where the skills of the army service certainly came in handy.

The Emperor's Club

USA, 2002

William Hundert, Kevin Klein's character, is a seemingly ordinary college teacher who teaches the history of the ancient world and aims to raise young men to be real men. But one day a new student Sedgwick Bell, the son of a senator who does not recognize any authority and does not want to learn, comes to Mr. Hundert's class. Hundert tries to re-educate the arrogant youngster before it is too late, but he does not yet know what mistake he will make. They face an uphill battle, which will not be over until 25 years after the events highlighted in the film.

Teacher of the Year

Canada, USA, 2003

"Teacher of the Year" is a film about how the most boring things can be made into something interesting that will take your breath away and be a lot of fun. It is also the story of a new history teacher, Mr. D., who chooses the original path and treats his subject as the history of ordinary people, using unusual methods with a hands-on approach. On the other side is experienced teacher Matt Warner, who is a science teacher and chooses more conservative methods than Mr. D. At the end of the year, the school chooses the best teacher, and this is where the war between Mr. D and Matt Warner will erupt...

Mona Lisa Smile

USA, 2003

Catherine Anne Watson (played by Julia Roberts), a Berkeley graduate, gets a job teaching art history at Wellesley College for Women. She is ambitious and progressive, but patriarchal views prevail among the college's management and faculty. With passionate enthusiasm the new teacher throws herself into the fight for gender equality and has a huge impact on the female students, forcing them to take a new look at the role of women in this world.

The Professor's Favorite Equation

Japan, 2006

After this picture, the viewer will look at mathematics anew. The story is about a kind and generous professor who 10 years ago was involved in a car accident, after which his memory began to hold events no longer than 80 minutes. Two people come into his life: his housekeeper and her ten-year-old son, Ruth. Over time, they begin to understand the beauty hidden in the numbers, they are fascinated by the professor's love of mathematics, and gradually and they begin to explore the fantastic world of numbers and equations.