Even if you’ve already seen dozens of inspiring sports movies, Dangal (2016) is still attractive. The Bollywood movie tells the real life of Mahavir Singh Phogat. It is a story of a father who struggles to turn his daughters into medal-winning athletes after failing to realize his own dream of being an international wrestling (摔跤) champion.
At first, both girls show no interest in wrestling. They’re left feeling exhausted after strict and even cruel training with their father. They even begin to try different ways to get out of it. But once they realize the “silent love” of their father, who may be letting them seek opportunities in life normally saved for men, wrestling becomes their own dream. They finally become winners in international sports.
The film made more than 100 million yuan in just four days after its release (发行) on May 5, according to China Daily. So, what makes this movie so special?
The reason may be that this kind of father’s love has touched many people’s hearts deeply. “It makes me think of my father. I just cried like a river to release myself from my deep regrets,” a Chinese audience member told the Hindustan Times.
Besides, the plot (情节) is familiar to Chinese viewers. It is just like “the story of a Chinese village girl becoming an Olympic champion,” said Tan Zheng, editor of Film Art magazine.
But it might also be lead actor Aamir Khan who has attracted the crowds. In order to play a 55-year-old in the film, Khan gained 25 kg. But he had to quickly lose weight for the parts where he is required to look much younger.
16. The film is based on .
A. the real life of star actor Aamir Khanr B. the dream of an editor
C. the true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat D. the failure of an athlete
17. Why is the film so popular with Chinese viewers?
A. The viewers can find their own connection to the film.
B. The lead actor managed to lose weight in a short time.
C. The film shows a close father-daughter relationship.
D The girls have won medals in international competitions.
18. What is the best title for the passage?
A. A Story of Fatherly Love.
B. A Talc of Strict Training.
C. An Athlete with Great Dreams.
D. An Actor with Excellent Skills.
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