Many times, people hate films romantic because they find them very clichéd and melodramatic. However, this film genre can be full of many nuances that capture the essence of one of humanity’s most complex themes: love.
Romance stories of all kinds abound on streaming platforms, and this time we bring you a list of those that best know how to balance between the realistic and the romantic, making you think a lot about what relationships mean.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) | MAX and Amazon Prime Video
This is a film directed by Michael Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman. The plot immerses us in the mind of Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet), a couple who decide to erase their mutual memories after a painful separation. Thanks to its non-linear narrative and stunning visuals, the film will take you on an emotional and reflective journey about the meaning of love, loss and identity.
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To the Bone (2022) | Amazon Prime Video
Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet play a socially marginalized couple who are also cannibals, embarking on a journey across the United States. Luca Guadagnino is the director behind this film that mixes romance and horror, based on the novel of the same name by Camille DeAngelis.
Just a Man (2009) | MAX
Finally, we have this elegant and moving film directed by Tom Ford which is based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood. The story is set in the 1960s and follows George, a gay literature professor who struggles to find a sense of connection and purpose after the sudden death of his partner. The film reflects on love, loss and the search for meaning in life.
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