"Flashdance" is a 1983 film that tells the story of Alex Owens, a young woman who works as a welder by day and as a dancer in a nightclub by night. She dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer and faces various challenges as she pursues her passion. The film features iconic dance sequences and a memorable soundtrack, including the hit song "What a Feeling" by Irene Cara. The movie was directed by Adrian Lyne and became a cultural phenomenon, influencing fashion and dance in the 1980s. It received several Academy Award nominations and is known for its portrayal of ambition and the struggle to achieve one's dreams.