Unbroken (2014)
Unbroken is a 2014 American biographical war drama film directed by Angelina Jolie. The film is based on the book Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. It tells the remarkable true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete who became a U.S. Army Air Forces bombardier during World War II.
The film follows Zamperini, portrayed by Jack O'Connell, who survives a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean and is subsequently captured by Japanese forces. The narrative highlights his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war, enduring brutal treatment while maintaining his spirit and resilience. The story culminates in Zamperini's eventual forgiveness of his captors, emphasizing themes of survival, redemption, and the power of the human spirit.
