Recently, on one of those oversea flights, as I entered the airplane, stored my carry on, made myself comfortable, my fingers immediately switched on the video library to scan the selection and star the movies which will be responsible for me not falling asleep.
(I hardly watch full movies in my day to day life, so somehow I feel like I need to power through those times. No need to understand that.)
Besides the classics and new blockbusters, there was suddenly Heath Ledger's face. For context, I never really followed him. The only movies I watched with him were "The Patriot" (mostly for war and Mel Gibson though, at least back then) and "Batman: The Dark Knight" (and I didn't know it was him until someone told me or I looked it up). I knew who he was and that he became famous through other movies like "10 things I hate about you" or the controversial "Brokeback Mountain", but never really followed him or was up-to-date who he is.
When he died, it was big and plenty of people praised how talented he was, as well as a good human being. Also, he was a father (who knew!?). So I was, damn, bummer he is gone.
So once I saw his face and that there is a documentary about his life, I was intrigued and actually started with it right away.
I am not gonna talk too much about it, but honestly, I was mesmerised and damn that he is gone. It does seem like he was a pure artist, good human being and pushing the boundaries. He built a community of friends and was welcoming to everyone. Now, obviously, such documentaries have a certain angle and not everything is mentioned, but he seemed pretty humble, down to earth and knowing what he wants/fully going for it.
He inspired me by his easiness, being simple, constantly producing/creating, sharing, being there for people, wanting the best for everyone in his life, having values, in line with what he wants, and absolutely dedicated to his role and profession or whatever he worked on - that unfortunately maybe a bit too much or too much insecurities, who knows.
Watching that just made me want to smile more, create more, be more in peace, do good to the world. and stand behind everything I do.
In that sense: "Keep it real and not too serious." - Heath Ledger