By Peter de Kuster Introduction: When the Story You Tell Changes Everything Lucca’s World is more than a film about a family’s struggle—it is a luminous testament to the power of hope, the courage to defy the odds, and the resilience that creative leaders must summon in the face of daunting challenges. Mariana Chenillo’s heartfelt drama,…
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American Premeval: Forging Your Legend on the Frontier of Change
By Peter de Kuster Introduction: The Frontier as a Mirror American Premeval (as depicted in “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1”) is more than a sweeping Western epic—it’s a meditation on survival, identity, and the forging of new worlds in times of chaos. Set against the backdrop of pre- and post-Civil War America, the film…
Missing You: The Detective’s Journey – And the Legend You Choose to Write
By Peter de Kuster Introduction: When the Search for Others Becomes a Search for Self Missing You is more than a gripping mystery—it’s a story about the courage to seek truth in a world of secrets and lies. When those we love vanish, we’re forced to confront not only the world’s dangers but also the stories…
Industry: The Hero’s Journey in the World of High Finance
By Peter de Kuster Introduction: Welcome to the Arena In the heart of London’s financial district, ambition is currency and survival is never guaranteed. Industry thrusts us into the lives of young graduates vying for a coveted spot at Pierpoint & Co., a prestigious investment bank. Here, every day is a test of nerve, ethics, and identity….
Rewriting Your Legend: Lessions from ‘The Bishop’s Wife’
Introduction: The Power of Stories to Transform Lives What makes a story timeless? Is it the characters, the plot, or the way it holds a mirror to our own lives? The Bishop’s Wife (1947), a classic film starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven, is more than just a whimsical tale of an angel intervening in…
The Power of Your Story in Pedro Paramo
For over two decades, Mexican cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto has established himself as one of his trade’s most accomplished artists. After breaking out on the international stage with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Amores Perros” and “21 Grams,” Prieto has gone on to work with directors like Ang Lee for “Brokeback Mountain,” Ben Affleck for “Argo,” Martin Scorsese…
The Power of Your Story 