We all love the cinema, don’t we? Probably the most cherished pastime of adults and children alike is the watching of films or TV programmes. What each likes and holds as their favourite style of these is, by and large, a matter of their own taste and personal preference. One person may like detective thrillers, while another prefers a light comedy. One person prefers a good science fiction film while the other swoons over a romantic drama. However, among the favourite films are those which feature horses. Quite a few of these films have been made – more than about any other animal – and some of the best ones will be listed below.
Though not very well-known these days, one of the finest and best directed horse films ever is The Man from Snowy River. This film revolves around the adventures of people living on a cattle ranch in the mountains of Southern Australia. It was filmed on location, and displays the incredible, stunning beauty of the place in which the action takes place. Apart from this, the cinematography itself is stunning. If you watch the film, wait for the rounding up of a herd of wild horses towards the end. It portrays one of the most incredible incidences of film photography ever done.
Of the recent horse films that have left an indelible mark on the world is Secretariat. With such all-star actors as John Malkovich; it is based on the true story of an underdog racehorse that went on to win the Belmont tournament. The true genius of this film, however, is the human drama that it depicts. This combination benefited from modest financial success and quite good critical reception. It is worth a view by anyone who appreciates a good horse film as well as a competent drama.