Ben Kingsley: filmography. The best films with Ben Kingsley

A British actor of Indian origin, Ben Kingsley began his career with the theater. For this he took a more euphonious and simple pseudonym. The real name of the actor is Krishna Pandit Bhandji. He has been a member of the Royal Shakespeare Theater Company since 1967, and began filming in the movie in 1972. Ben Kingsley, whose filmography includes more than 100 film and television projects, has won numerous awards, including Oscar.

The enumeration of all his works is simply impossible within the framework of the article. Therefore, we only focus the reader's attention on the most vivid and popular paintings with the participation of Ben Kingsley.

"Stroll"

The premiere of the film (footage of the picture in the photo) was held only recently, but he was already met by enthusiastic reviews of the audience and film critics. This is the unintentional story of French rope-walker Philippe Petit. A young trickster dreams of going between the twin towers in New York on a tight rope. The idea is not the best and far from safe, but, having secured the support of friends and an experienced mentor, it takes up its implementation. A screen version of the events of 1974 interested one of the famous Hollywood directors Robert Zemeckis, who coped with it brilliantly. The role of the coach is played by Ben Kingsley. The filmography of the actor was replenished, perhaps not the most spectacular in the modern sense of the word, a project, but certainly memorable, bright and kind. The cinema leaves the best impressions, it is light and emotional in perception.

"Beyond Yourself"

The eternal question of death and eternal life. According to the story of an elderly billionaire who literally rebuilt the whole city, he finds out that he is sick. In his eyes, he comes across a closed project advertisement, in which people are offered to implant their consciousness into a young body for a lot of money. The protagonist after long meditations is decided on the operation. His role is played by Ben Kingsley. Films of this nature always make the viewer think about what we will have to provide in return for the opportunity to live forever.

"Gandhi"

An outstanding autobiographical tape, which in 1982 received eight Oscar statuettes. When Gandhi was born in 1869, his country was a jewel in the collection of Queen Victoria and the crown of the British Empire. And only because of his work, the titanic work and the desire to live in freedom on the day of his murder, India was an independent state. It is noteworthy that the starring role of Ben Kingsley, whose filmography is very impressive, although he was born and raised in England, is rooted in the same state as Gandhi, where his father was born many years ago.

"Doctor: a student of Avicenna"

The film is a screen version of N. Gordon's book The Doctor. It is difficult to unequivocally attribute it to this or that genre and this is an undoubted plus. Impeccable picture, reflecting historical events, landscapes of medieval England and the East, and in the center of the story is the life path of one person. A kid from a poor family, Rob Cole, after the tragic death of his mother from an unknown disease, firmly decided to learn the art of healing. Fate at different times confronts him with the usual charlatan who sells water as a miracle cure and the great Avicenna who changed his life. The role of the Arab healer is played by Ben Kingsley. The films and filmography of the actor are inextricably linked with the East, which is due to the artist's characteristic appearance.

"House of sand and fog"

At the heart of the film is the novel by Andre Dubois III. The picture was presented in three nominations for "Oscar", but, unfortunately, did not receive a single figurine. But the audience and critics appreciated it. The story of the American dream, which is doomed to collapse. Several people in the struggle for the house as a symbol of the embodiment of desires, a way of acquiring meaning. In one of the main roles of Ben Kingsley. Films with it differ in sharpness of perception and ambiguity of understanding. It would seem that there are no guilty and right-wingers in this situation, but why everything is so tragic in life ...

Coming novelties

Ben Kingsley not only starred in films, but also voiced cartoons. So, next year the "Jungle Book" comes out. His voice in the favorite story about Mowgli will be talking graceful Bagheera.

Everyone who is interested in cinema and Ben Kingsley, filmography, his roles and new work, you should know that in 2016, two premieres are planned with the participation of the actor:

• "Collision." The main character of the film agreed to do a small service for the drug mafia, but at some point everything goes out of control. He wants to jump off the case, but everything is not so simple, and hunting begins.
• "Mary the mother of Christ." In the biblical adaptation, the main roles are performed by Julia Ormond and Ben Kingsley (King Herod).

In whatever genre Ben Kingsley starred, the films with him always attract the attention of spectators and film critics, thanks to his outstanding talent and catchy appearance. Numerous episodic roles are remembered by the audience for their brilliant performance. Including "Exodus: kings and gods" (frame from the movie in the photo below), "Night at the museum: the secret of the tomb", etc. Often, the actor is removed in the roles of the main villains, which he also succeeds superbly. For example, in the "Iron Man-3" is a world-wide terrorist Mandarin, and in the "Abode of the Damned" strange doctor in a psychiatric clinic and cruel uncle of Prince of Persia in the same tape.

One of the brightest representatives of the British acting school is Ben Kingsley. Films with his participation are not bad, the skill and talent of the actor conquer the viewer from the first minute.