Mr. Nobody

Mr. Nobody (2009) Directed by Jaco Van Dormael

I stumbled across this movie a few years ago and it quickly became a favorite of mine. Initially what got me, obviously, was the storyline. But then I realized what actually, for me, made the movie so captivating- the vibrant colors, the soundtrack, and the incredible cinematography.
The movie, hard to follow for some, is an account of Nemo, a 118 year old man who's memories seemed to be confused. A news reporter visits him to tell the story of Nemo, his life. As he explains, something seems off. He describes his life in such different ways- one, a life with his mother, and two, a life with his father. Within each story lies more confusion and alternate paths. Nemo, explaining to the reporter, focuses on three main points of his life- young boy, a teen, and a married man.

Once the film is over, you may find yourself staring at the rolling credits, thinking to yourself, "wow."Such a surprising, beautiful ending.

"Each of these lives is the right one! Every path is the right path. Everything could have been anything else and it would have just as much meaning!" -Nemo Nobody at age 118

Soundtrack:
(the bolded are personal favorites)
Buddy Holly – "Everyday"
Ella Fitzgerald – "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall"
Emmylou Harris – "Mister Sandman"
Erik Satie – "Gnossienne No. 3"
Erik Satie – "Je te veux"
Erik Satie – "Gymnopédies No. 3: Lent et grave"
Eurythmics – "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"
Gabriel Faure – "Pavane Op. 50"
Gob – "Mr. Sandman"
Hans Zimmer – "God Yu Tekkem Laef Blong Mi"
Laurie Anderson – "O Superman"
Nena – "99 Luftballons"
Otis Redding – "For Your Precious Love"
Pierre Van Dormael – "Mr. Nobody"
Pierre Van Dormael – "Undercover"
The Andrews Sisters – "Rum and Coca-Cola"
The Chordettes – "Mister Sandman"
Pixies – "Where Is My Mind?"
Vincenzo Bellini – "Casta diva"
Wallace Collection – "Day Dream"