Cinema is an integral part of the life of a modern person. There are many pictures that are liked by different groups of people, they affect our lives in one way or another. Each person has a list in his memory, in which he writes down his most influential films.
With the help of sociological and mathematical research, having analyzed the entire base of the popular site IMDb, scientists were able to identify the pictures that most influenced society in its entire history.
The analysis was carried out on the basis of many factors: the budgets of films, their costs, mentions of films in the media and many others. Based on the results obtained, we present a ranking of the most influential films in the history of mankind.
10. Birth of a Nation (1915)
American Cinema 1915 "The Birth of a Nation" is ranked tenth. The first version of the film did not have any sounds, but after the development of technology, it was still dubbed. The film's budget was $ 100,000 - fabulous money at the time. The profit from the rental was 100 times more.
The plot of the film touches upon many aspects of human life at that time. It tells about love, and about war, and about racism. After its release, the film was selected for viewing at the White House. The picture left a noticeable mark on the history of cinema and the lives of people.
9. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Walt Disney's first full-length animation, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, had a significant impact on the public. To create the picture, they spent about $ 2 million, and received a little less than 200 million.
At that time, the cartoon caused a frenzied excitement, since there was nothing like it before. People were delighted with watching the film adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. At the very beginning, the cartoon was forbidden to be viewed by children, as they thought that he would simply frighten them.
The plot is probably familiar to almost everyone. The story tells about Snow White's envious stepmother, who wanted to be the most beautiful, but alas, she was not. She decides to kill a young girl and entrusts the job to the gamekeeper. But Snow White manages to avoid an evil fate, and she finds herself in a strange family of dwarfs living somewhere far away in the forest.
8. Frankenstein (1931)
Next place goes to Frankenstein, a 1931 film by the talented director James Weil. In the picture there is sound and cues of characters, but there is no color. Cinema is one of the worst films of the 20th century. In order to warn the audience that the scenes of the film are really very scary, a special appeal from the director was filmed.
The picture tells about the story of a mad scientist who became obsessed with the theme of life and death. He manages to create a monster from the body parts of dead people. The film also reflects the problem of socialization of a person who is unlike others. In 1931, Frankenstein was the most watched horror movie in the United States.
7. King Kong (1933)
The adaptation of the fantastic film King Kong has had a great impact on humanity. In 1933, the painting was considered one of the most violent in the world.Some people left the hall after the scene of the murder of four sailors by huge spiders.
King Kong is considered to be the first film to feature music. Before that, the sound was included only on the splash screen and in the credits. All the models of the supposedly big monkey in reality looked like dolls 40 centimeters tall.
The plot of the film told about the expedition, during which a huge gorilla was found. The sailors managed to catch her and bring her to the big city for public viewing. The picture clearly shows the cruelty of people towards animals.
6. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The first film adaptation of the famous fairy-tale book by Frank Baum really influenced the perception of humanity. The film was shown in color thanks to the camera, which shot on three films at once.
The director spent about a year creating colorful scenery, but the shooting lasted only 130 days. The actor playing the role of the Tin Woodman was hospitalized due to aluminum vapor poisoning.
The film takes the viewer to the fabulous land of Oz, where magic has real power. In order to return home, young Ellie will have to find a great and terrible wizard. On the way, she will meet unusual friends and difficult trials.
5. Metropolis (1927)
The film of German origin "Metropolis" opens the five leaders in the rating of the most influential films in history. At the time, it was the most expensive project that never paid for itself.
Adolf Hitler loved this picture very much. He offered the director to join the ranks of the Nazis and become a purebred Aryan. An interesting fact is that the picture was shot by a Jew. He refused the offer and fled to America.
The events in the film take place in 2027. German screenwriters presented a city that will be in the future 100 years later. Its infrastructure consisted of underground workers. All the nobles lived on the surface and enjoyed life until one of them came down.
4.11: A Space Odyssey (1968)
The film, shot jointly by 2 countries - America and Great Britain, opens up unlimited space for imagination for people. It is the first large-scale adaptation of the space theme.
Throughout the film, director Stanley Kubrick tries to guide the viewer to a host of unanswered questions. The idea for the film came about after the Russian cosmonaut went into outer space.
The plot tells about the adventures of two pilots of a starship and their assistant, a robot with artificial intelligence. The main characters will devote their lives to the eternal questions of humanity, which still remain unanswered.
3. Citizen Kane (1941)
The third most influential film in history goes to Citizen Kane. For the first time in cinema, the theme of power and politics is touched upon. Director Orson Welles wanted to show in the film how a good person, under the influence of money, turns into an egocentric tycoon.
The picture does not come out immediately because of its content. Many do everything to ensure that the film is never released. Still, in 1941, Wells manages to release a movie into the light. However, the studio receives almost no profit, since it was forbidden to even mention "Citizen Kane" in the media.
The plot will tell the viewer the story of the investigation into the unusual death of the richest man in America. All famous journalists will gather around this event, who will gradually open the curtain of an allegedly decent and kind person.
2. Psycho (1960)
Second place goes to the first successful horror film, Psycho, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is dedicated to the investigation of mysterious murders taking place near a road motel.
The picture has many takes and stitches, as it contains scenes that are difficult to shoot. The film's budget was only $ 800,000 due to the black and white rendering. Hitchcock liked to shoot interesting films, spending a minimum of money on them.
The plot of the film tells about a young girl who, tired of her lover, decides to run away from the city with a large sum of money.After spending all night driving, she stops at a nearby motel. The first murder soon happens.
1. Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
The most influential film in history is George Lucas's iconic 1977 Star Wars: A New Hope. The cinema glorified all the actors and director throughout the country, no one expected such a success. The worldwide box office gross totaled over $ 700 million, while only 11 were spent on filming.
At the very beginning, no one wanted to take on the script for this picture. Everyone thought it was a waste of time. However, George Lucas insisted on his own and through trial and error still achieved his goal, eventually approving the cast.
The plot of the film tells about another galaxy in which there is a great Force. The protagonist Luke will accidentally become a member of the resistance against the Empire. In order to save the rebels, he will go on his long and exciting journey through all kinds of places in the vast universe.