Probably, this is the saddest movie I have ever watched. It is based on the true story of Joseph Merrick who suffered severe deformities which his doctor found shockingly impossible to treat and cure, especially his abnormal facial growth, curved spine, and enlarging skull. Given his abnormal tissue growth around his neck, he could not be able lie down to sleep, due to the suffocation risk. So, he forced himself upright before starting to sleep. Also, he struggled to eat any food. It was so horrible to see him being cruelly treated by thoughtless and ignorant people, especially his uncle, because they labelled him a monster and 'The Elephant Man' - dehumanising, distressing, and unforgivable.
Psalm 23 is his favourite bibical psalm (The Lord is my shepherd). He loved making a replicate of his local church. I think he had an extraordinarily beautiful soul during the Victorian period. It is said that he was kind and gentle to those who knew him. Fortunately, he experienced some comfort and peace at his hospital during his final years. What an unforgettably sad movie. I admire his psychological endurance in what he went through.
It is amazing to see modern-day people who make some silly complain of their minor skin issues such as wrinkles and perhaps freckle skins, especially cosmetic treatment. Michael Jackson's plastic surgery failures would probably be a perfect example in this regard. Today's society is definitely contrasted to Joseph Merrick's time. May he rest in peace.