In this episode, Nora delves into "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006), a film that embodies resilience, grit, and the relentless quest for happiness. Starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner, the movie presents an inspiring journey of a man determined to create a better life for his son despite facing financial hardship, homelessness, and constant setbacks. For many of us, happiness often feels linked to achieving dreams and overcoming struggles.  Through Chris’s eyes, we explore how happiness isn't simply a destination but a journey filled with growth, perseverance, and even loss. Nora also reflects on her own path and invites listeners to do the same, challenging the conventional view of happiness as an endpoint. Join us as we discover how our personal challenges and moments of resilience bring us closer to finding peace and fulfilment in the pursuit of our dreams. For more information about Chris Gardner and his memoir The Pursuit of Happyness, please visit my blog page Music Used in this Episode: - Moments for Piano and Orchestra - Royalty Free Music [Link]  - Easy Piano - Musica Para Meditar by Relaxing Music [Link] - Lost Fantasy - Yoann Garel [Link] - Flower 02 - ronkon [Link] - Summer Solstice -Papkee [Link] - Piano and Strings Inspiration | Instrumental | Background Music by e-soundtrax | Royalty Free Music [Link] 

In this episode, host Nora reflects on the impact of Schindler’s List, Steven Spielberg's film about Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved over a thousand Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Schindler's moral transformation and the film's powerful black-and-white imagery, which intensifies its portrayal of Nazi atrocities, will also be delved into. It challenges listeners to the fact that history is not just about events but about understanding human experiences, reminding the current societies of the past and acting against injustice in the present.  For more information about Oskar Schindler and the Schindler’s List, please visit my blog page   Music Used in this Episode:  - Moments for Piano and Orchestra - Royalty Free Music [Link] - Bagetelle à Jean - Raphaël Novarina [Link]  - Suites Prémétiques, Couture intellectuelle - Raphaël Novarina [Link]  - Minimal Piano No. 1, Venus - Raphaël Novarina [Link]  - Suites d'Enac, Nous n'allons plus nous revoir (Ballade No. 2) - Raphaël Novarina [Link] - Piano and Strings Inspiration | Instrumental | Background Music by e-soundtrax | Royalty Free Music [Link] 

In this episode, host Nora delves into "The Pianist," a 2002 film based on the true story of Władysław Szpilman, a Jewish pianist who survived the Holocaust. Set during World War II, the episode highlights Szpilman’s harrowing journey in Nazi-occupied Poland, where six million Jews were systematically murdered. Through a powerful narrative, themes of survival, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horror will also be narrated, urging listeners to consider the lasting impact of this dark chapter in history. For more information about Władysław Szpilman and The Warsaw Ghetto, 1940, please visit my blog page Music used in this Podcast  - Moments for Piano and Orchestra - Royalty Free Music [Link]  - Relax Focus - Chill [Link] - Notre envol, Duo for Violin & Piano - Raphaël Novarina [Link]  - Duo for Violin & Piano, Parenthèse - Raphaël Novarina [Link] - Trio For Piano, Violin & Cello, Novembre - Raphaël Novarina [Link] - Prélude - Raphaël Novarina [Link] - Piano and Strings Inspiration | Instrumental | Background Music by e-soundtrax | Royalty Free Music [Link] 

In the inaugural episode of the Old-School Movies Podcast, host Nora takes listeners on an emotional journey through two iconic war romance films from the early 2000s. With a blend of personal reflections and insightful commentary, Nora explores the complex dynamics of love set against the backdrop of war, delving into the poignant love triangle in Pearl Harbor and the hauntingly quiet romance in Le Silence de la Mer. Through these films, she illuminates how love can flourish, falter, and endure in the most trying circumstances. Join Nora as she revisits these cinematic gems, offering a deeper understanding of love's resilience in times of conflict. For more information about the Pearl Harbour Attack on December 7, 1941 and the Chronology of Nazi-occupied France from 1940 to 1944, please visit my blog page  Music Used in this Episode:  - Moments for Piano and Orchestra - Royalty Free Music [Link] - Beautiful Days of Our Life - Royalty Free Music [Link] - Wedding - Royalty Free Music [Link] - Autumn Landscape - Sad Piano Background Music for Videos [Link] - Today is a Good Day to Live - Cinematic and Inspiring Dramatic Background Music For Videos [Link] - Piano and Strings Inspiration - Royalty Free Music [Link]