Biopics on the Quest for Eternal Youth

Description: This film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel tells the story of Dorian Gray, a man who remains eternally young while his portrait ages, capturing his soul's corruption. It's a cautionary tale about the price of eternal youth.

Fact: The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The portrait of Dorian Gray was created by artist Ivan Albright.

Description: Based on Rudyard Kipling's story, this film follows two British adventurers in India who discover a hidden valley where they are mistaken for gods due to their advanced technology, exploring themes of immortality through divine status.

Fact: Sean Connery and Michael Caine, who star in the film, were close friends in real life, adding authenticity to their on-screen camaraderie.

Description: While not a traditional biopic, this dark comedy explores the lengths to which two women will go to achieve eternal youth, including a potion that grants immortality but with grotesque consequences.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, showcasing the innovative use of CGI for the time.

Description: This adaptation of Natalie Babbitt's novel tells the story of Winnie Foster, who discovers the Tuck family, who have drunk from a magical spring granting them eternal youth. It's a tale of choice between immortality and a normal life.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in Maryland and Pennsylvania to capture the timeless feel of the story.

Description: This film intertwines three stories across different time periods, all centered around the quest for eternal life, with a scientist searching for a cure for his wife's illness, a conquistador seeking the Tree of Life, and a man in a futuristic bubble traveling to a dying star.

Fact: The film was both critically acclaimed and divisive, with its complex narrative structure and visual style.

Description: Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story, this film follows Benjamin Button, who ages in reverse, exploring themes of love, time, and the human condition through his unique life journey.

Fact: The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Makeup, and was nominated for 13 others, including Best Picture.

Description: This film by Terry Gilliam features a fantastical tale where Doctor Parnassus, who has the ability to grant eternal youth, must navigate a deal with the Devil, exploring themes of immortality and the cost of eternal life.

Fact: After Heath Ledger's untimely death, his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, each playing different versions of his character in the Imaginarium.

Description: Adaline Bowman stops aging after a freak accident, living through decades of history while remaining forever 29. This film explores the emotional and ethical dilemmas of eternal youth.

Fact: The film's premise was inspired by a story about a woman who stopped aging after a lightning strike.

Description: While not about eternal youth in the traditional sense, this film tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells became the first immortal human cell line, impacting medical research worldwide.

Fact: Oprah Winfrey, who stars in the film, also produced it, highlighting the ethical issues surrounding the use of Lacks' cells without her consent.

Description: Another adaptation of Wilde's novel, this version adds a more explicit supernatural element to the story of Dorian Gray, who remains young while his portrait ages and reflects his moral decay.

Fact: The film includes scenes of Victorian London that were digitally recreated for authenticity.