Forrest Gump

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The life odyssey of a straightforward and not particularly bright young man from Alabama who, by a strange twist of fate, becomes entangled in all the most important social and political events of his generation, from the Vietnam War to the Watergate scandal. He personally meets three U.S. presidents and becomes the inspiration for Elvis Presley’s dance moves. And that is merely a fragment of his colorful life story. Nominated for 13 Academy Awards – it won 6 statuettes: Best Picture, Best Actor (Tom Hanks), Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects. 11th place in the IMDb ranking, 6th place on the Filmweb list.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT:

Do you also think that life is like a box of chocolates?

What qualities of Forrest’s made his life story so fascinating?

Which of the values (listed below) do you find in this story?

Which of them are the most important to you?

Since childhood, Forrest was told he was “different” – do you think being “different” is good, bad, or indifferent?

Would you like to be perceived as “different”?

“Different” – can mean, for example, someone exceptionally sensitive or talented – what else could it mean?

What talents does Forrest possess – what does he discover in himself?

What talents and abilities do you see in yourself?

Which ones would you like to have, and which ones would you like to develop?

Forrest asks his mama what his destiny is – do you remember her answer? (“You’re gonna have to figure that out for yourself.”) What do you think about it?

Forrest meets many people along the way and quickly wins their hearts – what character traits of Forrest’s make him so beloved by people?

Which of those traits do you find in yourself?

What character traits in others make you want to spend time with them and build relationships?

List of values:
Altruism, Assertiveness, Selflessness, Safety, Closeness, Heroism, Patience, Goodness, Spirit, Empathy, Hospitality, Politeness, Generosity, Honor, Humor, Creativity, Loyalty, Wisdom, Courage, Love, Motivation, Hope, Reliability, Nonconformity, Responsibility, Bravery, Composure, Optimism, Openness, Passion, Beauty, Humility, Peace, Ingenuity, Sacrifice, Beauty, Truth, Friendship, Punctuality, Joy, Reason, Integrity, Heart, Strength, Consistency, Respect, Sincerity, Happiness, Transcendence, Care, Honesty, Moderation, Orderliness, Mindfulness, Gratitude, Faith, Credibility, Knowledge, Faithfulness, Freedom, Sensitivity, Support, Compassion, Imagination, Perseverance, Commitment, Life