The Elephant Man (1980) is a biographical drama about Joseph Merrick, a severely deformed man in Victorian London who is rescued from a life of exploitation by a compassionate doctor. As society struggles to see beyond his appearance, Merrick gradually earns dignity and respect through his intelligence, sensitivity, and resilience. The film is a haunting exploration of humanity, cruelty, and compassion, rendered in stark black and white with a deeply emotional core.
