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Must-watch movies

02.22.2024

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Please tell us about a movie that has influenced your work philosophy and personal growth.

Films recommended by engineers from their work and technical development perspectives, ranging from world-class series to obscure documentaries.

Must-Watch Movies 01

Iron Man (2008)

This movie is the cornerstone of my journey as an engineer. It inspired me to seek a profession where I could create something new and contribute to people and the world. In fact, I believe the success of the project "Construction of a Small DC Generator" was influenced by the inspiration drawn from this film.

United Kingdom

Sales Engineer

Must-Watch Movies 02

Apollo 13

You can feel that an engineer‘s job is to save someone else’s life. As expressed in the line, “Let‘s work the problem, people. Let’s not make things worse by guessing.” I‘ve learned the importance of confirming what the real problem is, especially when issues arise seemingly unrelated.

United States

Deputy General Manager, Engineering

Must-Watch Movies 03

Don't Look Up

This is a film about people who have discovered a comet so large that it is about to collide with the Earth but are unable to accept it as reality. It shows that pretending not to see reality, not getting involved, and not reevaluating can lead to big mistakes.

United States

Mechanical Design Engineer

Must-Watch Movies 04

James Bond Series

I was captivated by the gadgets and technology used for special operations in the 007 series. It's intriguing to see similar gadgets appearing in the modern world with technological advancements.

United States

Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer

Must-Watch Movies 05

Toy Story

The message of helping friends and leaving no one behind resonates not only with colleagues but also in everyday work. It has instilled in me the habit of reaching out when someone is in need and the lesson that putting in the best effort in development yields remarkable results.

United Kingdom

Sales Engineer

Must-Watch Movies 06

The Pursuit of Happyness

To never give up in difficult situations, to get back up again and again, to risk everything in life to take a chance for success. I believe this applies to my daily work as well.

Germany

Sales Engineer

Must-Watch Movies 07

Forrest Gump

This film teaches us that even if our abilities are not up to par and people around us don't expect much from us, we can still be successful if we work hard and train hard.

United States

Reliability / FA Engineer

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Free Solo

I believe many engineers can resonate with the message that achieving greatness requires meticulous preparation, planning, and a certain determination. Also, the message that with hard work, individuals can achieve seemingly impossible feats is motivating for engineers.

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Yes Man

This movie revolves around a man who, accustomed to saying “No” to everything, starts saying “Yes” to every opportunity, leading to the expansion of his life. “Yes Man” taught me how to avoid being too headstrong and negative and adopt a mindset of challenging everything. The film has many aspects that resonate with me.

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