Known as the Wachowski Brothers in the world of cinema, Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski have been directing, writing and producing series and films in the world of cinema and television for many years. One of the reasons why the Wachowski Brothers got so much attention is that their former names are Larry and Andy, so the Wachowski Brothers are perhaps the most famous trans individuals in the cinema world.
When we look at their work, it is impossible not to be amazed because as you all know, there is a legendary Matrix series among them. Of course, even if they hit the top with this series, it would be unfair to see the Wachowski Brothers as nothing but the Matrix. Let’s take a closer look at the most gripping, gripping and extraordinary films by the Wachowski Brothers and the stories they present to the audience.
First, let’s get to know the Wachowski Brothers:
Lana Wachowski, one of the producers, directors and writers known as the Wachowski Brothers in the world of cinema, June 21, 1965; Lilly Wachowski was born on December 29, 1967 in Chicago. The brothers, who are of Polish descent, made a name for themselves by writing the script of the 2005 movie V for Vendetta. The Wachowski Brothers, who became known worldwide with the movie The Matrix, love to tell surreal stories based on social awakening in their movies.
Extraordinary films by the Wachowski Brothers:
- Jupiter Ascending
- Speed Racer
- Bound
- Cloud Atlas
- Matrix series
A universe turned upside down: Jupiter Ascending
- Year: 2015
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Cast: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Eddie Redmayne
- IMDb: 5.3
In the movie Jupiter Ascending, both written and directed by the Wachowski Brothers, we are watching a story in which humanity is at the bottom of the food chain in the universe. A young woman named Jupiter has come to Earth and works as a cleaner. Years later, Caine, a former soldier, comes to Earth and sets out on a quest to find Jupiter. Because according to the immortal queen, who holds all the power of the universe, this young woman will bring about her end.
You either win or die: Speed Racer
- Year: 2008
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Cast: Emile Hirsch, Matthew Fox, Christina Ricci
- IMDb: 6.0
The young man named Speed Racer is a reckless racer. His biggest goal is to win the rally race The Crucible because his older brother, whom he considered his idol, died in this race. The young man is so focused on his goal that he is ready to do anything to win this race that can end in death. So much so that he was blinded enough to make a deal with his arch-rival known as Racer X in the environments.
To commit a crime against the offender: Bound
- Year: 1996
- Genre: Crime, Thriller
- Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Cast: Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano
- IMDb: 7.3
In Bound, both written and directed by the Wachowski Brothers, we follow the story of a woman named Corky, who has just been released from prison. Our character, who has moved to a strange apartment to re-adapt to life, starts a relationship with Violet, the girlfriend of a gangster. When the two women realize that they can’t make money in the normal way, they come up with a plan and embark on a very risky adventure to steal the gangster’s money.
Everything different, everything connected: Cloud Atlas
- Year: 2012
- Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
- Director: Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant
- IMDb: 7.4
Cloud Atlas, the film adaptation of the novel of the same name by David Mitchell by the Wachowski Brothers and German director Tom Tykwer, is guaranteed to be brain-burning. Throughout the film, we watch different stories that take place in the past, present and future at the same time. But all these extraordinary stories told in an interesting way will somehow come together and form an unbelievable connection between them.
A true legend: The Matrix series
- Year: 1999 – 2021
- Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
- Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss
- IMDb: 8.7
The series that blew our minds when it was released in 1999 with its first movie, The Matrix; Matrix Reloaded completed a trilogy with the Matrix Revolutions movies and added the icing on the cake with the 2021 movie Matrix Resurrections. The Matrix series tells in the most striking way that the question of whether everything is a lie, which has always been in the back of humanity’s mind, has evolved into the question of whether we are living in a simulation with technology.
Bonus: Sense8
- Year: 2015 – 2018
- Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
- Director: J. Michael Straczynski, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Cast: Bae Doona, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai
- IMDb: 8.2
The Netflix original series Sense8 is directed by J. Michael Straczynski with the Wachowski Brothers. We are watching the story of 8 people who live in different parts of the world but are somehow connected to each other in the series, which tells a story that we do not know in the world we know. While some of these characters are passionately connected to each other, some of them achieve hair-raising events.
One more bonus: Matrix games
There are four Matrix games in which the Wachowski Brothers are the directors themselves and have created the whole structure. Enter the Matrix was released in 2003, The Matrix Online in 2005, The Matrix: Path of Neo in 2005 and The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience in 2021.
We listed the extraordinary movies signed by the Wachowski Brothers that we know and love with the Matrix series and briefly talked about their stories. What is your favorite Wachowski Brothers movie? You can share your thoughts in the comments.
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