Big Sur
Your Vote:
Be the first to rate.
5.8 IMDB Rating 3,833 Views

Big Sur

Sudden fame and a self-destructive lifestyle were taking a toll on Jack Kerouac's mind and body following the unparalleled success of the groundbreaki...ng novel, On The Road. Once the handsome literary maverick and hero of the Beat Generation, Kerouac now sees only a vestige of his former self, ravaged by alcohol and drugs, aged beyond his years and tormented by self-doubt. Questioning his talent, his faith, and his mortality, Kerouac leaves New York for California, on a quest for redemption at an isolated, fog-banked cabin in the primitive landscape of the Big Sur woods. What ensues in those fateful 3 weeks of August, 1960, is both terrifying and revelatory. While Kerouac is able to find beauty and elation in his surroundings, the dichotomy of his psyche renders him unable to face his demons alone. He sets off on a visceral collision course of paranoia, sex, delirium tremens, misery and madness. His desperation culminates in an intense, hallucinatory breakdown, but the duality of his nature (again) comes into play and he emerges from his dark place - however fleeting - with a modicum of peace and optimism. Show More

Details

Big Sur (2013) is a film that delves into the life of Jack Kerouac, the legendary writer and figure of the Beat Generation. After the overwhelming success of his groundbreaking novel, On The Road, Kerouac finds himself grappling with sudden fame and a destructive lifestyle that has taken a toll on his mind and body.

In an attempt to escape the pressures of his newfound celebrity, Kerouac leaves behind the bustling city of New York and embarks on a journey to California. Seeking solace and redemption, he retreats to an isolated cabin nestled within the foggy and primitive landscape of Big Sur.

As the film unfolds, we witness the transformation of Kerouac from a handsome literary maverick to a man haunted by self-doubt, plagued by alcohol and drug abuse, and aged beyond his years. He questions his talent, his faith, and his mortality, struggling to find meaning and purpose in his life.

Set against the backdrop of the captivating Big Sur woods, the film takes us on a poignant exploration of Kerouac's inner turmoil and his desperate search for redemption. Through beautiful cinematography and powerful performances, Big Sur offers a raw and honest portrayal of a troubled artist trying to find his way back to himself.

This evocative film captures the essence of the Beat Generation and provides a glimpse into the tumultuous life of one of its most influential figures. Big Sur is a must-watch for fans of Kerouac's work and anyone interested in the struggles and triumphs of artistic genius.

People also search for

Cities of Last Things 2018

This is a story about a common man who has extraordinary events in his mundane life. The film depicts the protagonist's turns of events in three eras, three seasons, three nights, in the same city, as told with reverse chronology.

Category: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi

Stars: Jack Kao, Hong-Chi Lee, Louise Grinberg

6.3 IMDB Rating 4,447 Views
The Falls 2021

While quarantining, the relationship between a mother and daughter takes an unexpected turn.

Category: Drama

Stars: Alyssa Chia, Gingle Wang, Yi-Wen Chen

7.0 IMDB Rating 84 Views
Badland 2019

Detective Matthias Breecher is hired to track down the worst of the Confederate war criminals. As he roams the Old West seeking justice, his resolve is tested when he meets a determined pioneer woman who is far more than she seems.

Category: Drama, Western

Stars: Kevin Makely, Trace Adkins, Mira Sorvino

5.6 IMDB Rating 7,322 Views
A Walk in the Clouds 1995

Paul Sutton, a young married soldier, befriends a pregnant lady who is petrified her father will disown her, and agrees to pose as her boyfriend. As time passes, they start growing fond of each other.

Category: Drama, romance, Romantic

Stars: Keanu Reeves, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Anthony Quinn

6.7 IMDB Rating 142 Views
Vi Masthuggspojkar 1940

Karl and Ada are engaged, Gustaf is a sailor and in love with Elsa. For her sake he's willing to stay ashore.

Category: Drama

Stars: Åke Söderblom, Emy Hagman, Lasse Dahlquist

5.7 IMDB Rating 91 Views
En enda natt 1939

A funfair worker unknowingly serves as stable master for his real father, a wealthy colonel. The colonel's beautiful young ward Eva enters their lives, raising romantic possibilities.

Category: Drama, romance, Romantic

Stars: Ingrid Bergman, Edvin Adolphson, Aino Taube

6.6 IMDB Rating 41 Views
Medan porten var stängd 1946

About a number of people in an apartment building during a night full of dramatic events and entanglements.

Category: Drama

Stars: Tollie Zellman, Olof Winnerstrand, Inga Landgré

7.0 IMDB Rating 39 Views
Ordet 1943

A drama about mental disease, faith, and doubt.

Category: Drama

Stars: Victor Sjöström, Holger Löwenadler, Rune Lindström

7.1 IMDB Rating 71 Views
Farlig vår 1949

A young prostitute, Gullan Svan, is murdered one night. The police suspects that the murderer is a student, since she had a lot of students as customers.

Category: Crime, Drama

Stars: Karl-Arne Holmsten, Birger Malmsten, Jan Molander

6.3 IMDB Rating 55 Views
The Friend 2024

When a solitary writer adopts and bonds with a Great Dane that belonged to a late friend, she begins to come to terms with her past and her own creative inner life.

Category: Comedy, Drama

Stars: Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Cloé Xhauflaire

6.4 IMDB Rating 815 Views