Best movies about hippies

Despite the fact that the real boom of the hippie movementwas in the last century, it is not forgotten. There are new generations who share the views of the first representatives. Therefore, all the new hippie films are released, giving you the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of freedom and love.

"Hair", 1979

It is said that those closest to realitythe pictures were taken just in those years when the hippies were at the peak of their popularity. As a rule, these films were created by those who, one way or another, belonged to this movement. When listing films about hippies, the list necessarily includes the cult picture "Hair".

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The film takes place in the 60s.A young man, Claude Bukowski, who holds a conservative view of the world, is sent to New York. He wants to unwind and usefully spend a few days allotted to him. But Claude’s plans are violated when he meets local hippies who beg for money from passersby. These people who do not resemble anyone completely change Claude’s life and in a couple of days allow him to feel all that some have been stretching for years. He manages to fall in love and feel the pain of unrequited feelings, dance for hours and meet many interesting people. And Bukowski is in a hurry to live, because soon he will be sent to fight in Vietnam, from where he may never return.

"The Sixties", 1999

Hippie movies are not just a story about thatculture, but also a reflection of the events that took place during its heyday. When viewing such pictures, one can get a better acquaintance with the history and mood of people than with reading any textbook. One of the most vivid pictures showing that era was the drama "The Sixties".

The 60s were eventful.At this time, the war unfolded, heightened hatred for other nations. And as opposed to all of this, there was the love that the hippies preached. Vietnam War vs. Woodstock Festival. Racial discrimination against pacifist student speeches. The country was changing before our eyes. And the new generation was strikingly different from their parents. The story of that decade is told on the example of two families living such a different life. However, their destinies are destined to cross more than once.

Almost Famous, 2000

A hippie movie can't do without music. Children of the Sun adored her. Not by chance at that time there was a flourishing rock and roll, many festivals were born. About the music and tell the movie "Almost Famous."

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In the center of the plot is a teenager, William.He manages to combine study with part-time work in magazines. He truly loves rock music and wants to get closer to his idols. And once his secret desires come true: the young man is trusted to go on tour with the group Stillwater and describe these days in his article. Having persuaded the family, William sets off. He meets with popular musicians and bands that accompany them everywhere. William learns friendship, love and frustration. But will there be a life full of glory and fans, such as he imagined?

Rock Wave, 2009

The sixties were a decade of freedom.And it was felt in everything. People were drawn to her, sometimes risking everything. This film tells about the hippie 60s. And one of the most famous paintings of that era was “Rock Wave”.

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Listen to your favorite music in the UK 60sit was not easy. She spun just a few hours a week. And there were people who were ready not only to resent, but also to fight it. They created their own pirate radio station.

It is remarkable that this cult picture was based on real events.

"House of the Sun", 2009

Films about hippies were shot not only in the USA andGreat Britain, but also in Russia. Although this culture did not reach American scope in the USSR, it existed. It is told about it in the movie "House of the Sun".

Саша – «правильная» студентка.Her life is completely planned out, and for nonsense there is no place in it. But once her plans were completely destroyed. It happened when she met the Sun, a mysterious hippie guy, different from all Sasha's acquaintances. The sun introduced the girl to his friends and showed her his world.

Despite being at the center of the narrativethere is a sunny, ageless boy, the story tells about growing up. And it happened on the background of such special years. This is almost the only Russian film about hippies. The sun and Sasha became a reflection of the past, allowing him to look into it.

"Hippie Hippie Shake", 2010

The movement, whose symbols are freedom andlove has affected many countries. Of course, the conservative UK did not stand aside. About the 60s in this country tells the film "Hippie Hippie Shake". Despite the interesting story and high-quality picture, the drama is virtually unknown to the public. However, it is worth watching, if only because the creators have watched many hippie documentaries, raised biographies and listened to stories of young rebels when creating the plot.

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Richard and Louise love each other.He is the editor of an Australian magazine. One day a young man decides to publish the London version of his creation. But then he is forced to pay for his idea, accusing him of obscenity. Freedom hippie to overcome many difficulties to deal with the bulk problems. And all this is happening against the background of the 60s, which took place in Britain no less loud and colorful than in the USA.

"Frank", 2013

Hippie movies don't always talk aboutthe second half of the last century. This movement is still alive today, as evidenced by the new pictures appearing on the screens. One of the representatives of the "new generation" was the film "Frank".

The main character of the picture is a young man whocan not find his place in life. John tried a lot, most of all his soul was located to the music. However, neither he nor his conservative parents believed that John would ever be able to earn more by speaking than by working in an office.

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Life changes abruptly when it comes to townshocking rock band. Her lead singer, whose name is Frank, never removes his papier-mâché head. Three other musicians do not differ special friendliness. And the group manager has been struggling for a long time with deep depression. They all share the love of music, and the main character is sick too.

Unusual people attract John. By chance, he is with them on the same stage, and then goes on tour. And this journey will change each of its members.

"Captain Fantastic", 2016

The hippie world has always been painfully confronted with the world in which conservatives lived. And this phenomenon has not disappeared over the years. And now there is a place of rejection.

Главный герой картины один воспитывает шестерых children They live far from civilization in the forest. Children do not attend school, but in terms of their development they are far ahead of their peers. These guys are independent, they can survive in the wild. They are real children of nature.

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Однако их мир рушится в один миг, когда приходит news that the mother committed suicide after a long depression. Taking the children, the head of the family goes to the city to say goodbye to the former wife. And then the simple world of this family is faced with a reality for which they turn out to be completely unprepared. Like her to them.

The best hippie movies are rarely known.to the general public. As a rule, this is a festival film. However, these bright, full of life and music pictures worthy of viewing. They infect their atmosphere, forcing these strange and unlike hippies to fall in love with.

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