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Biopics are rising in Hollywood but what makes them so irresistible

Is Hollywood obsessed with real life stories?

By Muskan Khan |
Biopics are rising in Hollywood but what makes them so irresistible
Biopics are rising in Hollywood but what makes them so irresistible

Biopics are a recent addition to the Hollywood quote-unquote family, but the fascination with someone's biopic. In the last few years, biographical films have taken the spotlight and are the most widespread legal real film copy.

The releases revolve around the lives of musicians, politicians, sports figures, and historical figures. These films are making one of the biggest box office profits and are the most awarded during the season.

Attaching a real-life relatable story and the embellishment of reality seems to be the reason behind the popularity of the films. Each story contains struggles and triumphs which become a part of the human experience.

And of one story provided purpose. In the words of one critic, "biopic audiences are the most connective and emotional experiences which film."

Films such as the 2018 releases and "Sleepy Oppenheimer" are testaments to the interest audience have to these forms of real life films. The projection of these figures is a debt we owe to the society and the remedial culture we have. The audience's captivation with the historical moments of the lives these characters were projected as is something we seem to overlook.

The need has also been fuelled by streaming platforms. As audiences demand more indulgence in real-life stories, companies such as Netflix and Amazon have pumped resources into biographical series and movies. According to industry analysts, it  represents a move towards more truth oriented storytelling in a time when audiences are more distrustful of fiction and more interested in reality.

Some might say that the imaginative license in biopics causes fact and fiction to be mixed, but they remain as popular as ever. According to Hollywood experts, biopics are considered a sure thing in the studios, the narratives that are not new but are reenacted in new dramatic forms. The biopic boom has no indication of ending, more music legends and political leaders are in…