INTO THE WILD

"Into the wild" is a 2007 American biographical drama, written and directed by Sean Penn. It's an adaptation of the 1996 book of the same name by Jon Krakauer, based on the travels of Christopher McCandless across North America and especially in Alaska.

The film stars Emile Hirsch as the protagonist, Christopher, and also Jena Malone, Catherine Keener, Vince Vaughn, Kristen Stewart and Hal Holbrook.

It was nominated for two Golden Globes and won the award for Best Original Song "Guaranteed" by Eddie Vedder. It was also nominated for two Academy Awards.

The film is based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, top student Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions and sets out alone on a majestic journey to explore the beauty and the wonder of the world. Along the way, he meets a series of characters that shape his life and he finally achieves the total comprehension of the human values he had been looking for, such as friendship, love, truth, happiness. But he leaves all the people he meets to continue travelling and especially to reach Alaska, moved by his sense of freedom, exploration and love for nature. Here, he will discover the wildest side of nature and the real meaning of happiness.

I personally loved this film. It deals with important themes such as the relationship between the man and the nature -  a very complex relationship to reflect about - but especially as the importance of true love and friendship. It's also a sort of criticism of the modern capitalistic society, full of falseness and deception, which has lost the real human values.

I truly suggest to watch this film, for its great recitation, its beautiful setting, for the beautiful story it is based on and for the great message it passes.