One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

In 1963, a petty criminal fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a psychiatric institution in the state of Oregon, in the U.S., instead of going to prison. There, he defies the oppressive authority of the head nurse and encourages the other patients to reclaim their autonomy and dignity. Starring Jack Nicholson, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest blends comedy and psychological drama to portray the awakening of people silenced by a dehumanizing system. The film became a huge critical and commercial success, won five Oscars, and remains a powerful reflection on freedom, power, and resistance.