On the Road (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Nation: Brazil, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Walter Salles
Writer: Jack Kerouac, Jose Rivera
Summary
On the Road (2012), directed by Walter Salles, is an adaptation of Jack Kerouac's seminal Beat Generation novel of the same name. The film follows the journey of its protagonist Sal Paradise, loosely based on Kerouac himself, as he navigates his way through grief, self-discovery, and literary inspiration. The story explores themes of friendship, freedom, and the search for meaning in life, all set against the backdrop of post-World War II America. Despite decades in development hell, the film was met with enthusiasm due to its all-star cast, including Kirsten Dunst as Dean's second wife, Camille, and Kristen Stewart as Marylou. The movie aims to capture the spirit of Kerouac's novel, reigniting 1950s counterculture with style and passion.