Review of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) by Tarekali — 28 Mar 2021
It’s been a long time since I saw a movie that testified to the human spirit. This piece of amazing cinema, directed by the multi-talented Chiwetel Ejiofor, is full of searing heart wrenching performances.
You see a father desperate to save his family, despite his inherent lack of imagination and skills. You see a mother trying to keep a brave face after a lifetime of disappointment. You see a sister struggling between her own dreams and her duty to family.
And of course our real-life real-world hero, you see a young boy daring to dream big beyond his own limits and the chains of his existence. What an inspiring story of applying science and technology to improve one’s miserable existence.
The solution explored in the film seems like the simplest thing, but the courage to implement it is the real story here. So many people have their destiny in their hands, and instead of being merciless under the foot of corrupt governments, they can seize their future.
A must see movie based on an inspiring true story. One of my favorites this year.
This review of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) was written by Tarekali on 28 Mar 2021.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has generally received positive reviews.
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