20 sensible about love movies
Educational Program Cinema / / December 19, 2019
1. City Lights
City Lights
- United States, 1931.
- Tragikomediynaya melodrama.
- Duration: 87 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,5.
One day a little tramp gets acquainted with a blind flower girl who mistakenly takes him a rich man. But the hero does not dare to reveal the truth to her. Instead, he tries to find the money for the operation, which will return the girl vision.
Due to the fact that the production of "Lights Big City" was postponed several times, the film was released at the wrong time: talkies developed rapidly and almost completely displaced the silent tape. But Charlie Chaplin categorically refused to voice the picture. The director was confident that the audience will not accept the speaker's Tramp. It is not a voiceless hero can just pick up and start talking after all these years. However, Charlie's voice still there at the beginning of the film: the scene in the opening of the monument to the actor voiced by the representative of the city authorities and the lady.
The picture was greeted with enthusiasm, even though at the time she did not receive any awards. But now included in the National Register of US films, and the American Film Institute placed
AFI's Top 10 Romantic Comedies tape in first place in the list of best romantic movies of all time. The love for the "lights of the big city," admitted Andrei Tarkovsky, and Orson Welles Woody Allen.2. Atalanta
L'Atalante
- France, in 1934.
- Melodrama.
- Duration: 89 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,8.
Rural beauty Juliette marries a sailor Jean, the owner of the river barge "Atalanta". Her beloved and go on a honeymoon. But married life is not the same as imagined character. Tired of the mundane of everyday life, the girl runs away in a fabulously beautiful Paris.
Talent director Jean Vigo was not destined to unfold fully. Just a month after the premiere of his first film director has died at the age of 29 years. However, the "Atalanta" still had an enormous influence on the development of French cinema. This picture is called among the favorite directors Emir Kusturica and Jim JarmuschAnd legendary Soviet animator Yuri Norstein.
3. Casablanca
Casablanca
- United States, 1942.
- Melodrama.
- Duration: 102 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,5.
The action takes place during the Second World War in the Moroccan city of Casablanca. Cynical American Rick Blaine holds institution, popular among various dubious characters. But after a meeting with his ex-lover Ilsa and her husband - the antifascist resistance leader - the hero will have to drastically revise the outlook on life.
The film became a cult hit at once. At the time of the tape was no different from other Hollywood melodramas. However, after the death of the leading actor Humphrey Bogart picture again interested. Subsequently, many of the scenes from "Casablanca" was repeatedly quoted in popular culture, and phrase "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship" became airborne.
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4. Hiroshima, My Love
Hiroshima mon amour
- France, Japan, 1959.
- Existential melodrama.
- Duration: 88 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,9.
The film tells the story of a short novel by French actress and a Japanese architect. On each presses burden of the past: a man lost in Hiroshima family, and over the woman brutally tortured compatriots for the love of a German soldier.
Critics have ambiguously apprehended the second full-length work of French director Alain Resnais. Even the director was accused of desecrating the memory of the victims of the tragedy that occurred in Japan.
First picture nominated for the "Palme d'Or", but the US government stepped in: the atomic bombs were then forbidden topic. As a result, the tape was excluded from the official selection. But all this did not stop the work of René enter the golden fund of the French "new wave".
5. West Side story
West Side Story
- United States, 1961.
- Crime drama, musical.
- Duration: 153 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,5.
Two rival gangs - "Jet" and "Sharks" - does not divide among themselves New York streets. But everything changes when another friend of Tony and Maria fall in love - a member of the "Jet" and sister of the leader of "sharks".
Initially, "West Side Story" was a successful Broadway musical, and in 1961 Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins adapted it for the cinema screen. Classic story of Romeo and Juliet was again relevant: he denounced the brutality of the American reality and called to be kinder.
A total of 10 film won the "Oscars", three "Golden Globe" and "Grammy" for best soundtrack. In the ranking of the best musicals of all time, compiled by the American Film Institute, took the tapeAFI's Greatest Movie Musicals second place, second only to "Singin 'in the Rain."
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6. Man and woman
Un homme et une femme
- France, 1966.
- Melodrama.
- Duration: 102 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,6.
The film tells the love story of a young woman whose husband died stunt on the set, and professional race driver. The latter, as it turns out, is also a widower. Between the characters instantly mutual attraction arises. The question is if it will have to surrender to a new relationship, if behind a heavy past.
Painting by French director Claude Lelouch triumph resounded throughout the world, having won over 40 film awards, including the "Palme d'Or" at Cannes, two "Oscar" and four "Golden Globe". Romantic same melodyUn Homme Et Une Femme | Soundtrack Suite (Francis Lai)Written by composer Francis Ley became something of a business card of French cinema.
Critics noted the innovative stylistic solutions Lelouch. For example, the most emotional episodes filmed in color. In fact, because of the color film on the whole movie just did not have a limited budget. But in the end, even a forced savings benefited the film and turned into an original means of expression.
7. Last Tango in Paris
Ultimo tango a Parigi
- Italy, France, 1972.
- Erotic romance.
- Duration: 129 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,0.
American Paul with his wife Rosa contains a small hotel in Paris. Rosa suddenly commits suicide. And the same day, the hero meets a new friend - Jeanne. They meet regularly, allowing themselves to what they can not do in ordinary life, and calling each other names. At first the girl likes that relationship, but gradually she gets tired of the situation. Especially since it has long been the groom - a novice director.
Like many works BertolucciThis band became a cult, though pretty shocked viewers explicit scenes. But in the last decade, the film has come under fire from critics. It turned out that the key episode of violence acted as an improvisation and performer starring Maria Schneider did not know all the details. Shortly before his death in 2011, the actress admittedI felt raped by BrandoThat have not recovered from the trauma.
8. In the power of the moon
Moonstruck
- United States, 1987.
- Romantic comedy.
- Duration: 104 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,1.
Cute widow Loretta Castorina wants to get married again, so accepts a marriage proposal from mobsters Johnny Kammareri to which indifferent. But then he falls in love with his eccentric younger brother - Ronnie Baker.
Good melodrama directed by Norman Jewison tells about how the full moon awakens in people the desire to love. Surprisingly, this simple story of life gathered many awards. In the film, beautifully played two extraordinary celebrities - actor Nicolas Cage and pop star Cher, received for this role, "Oscar".
9. dirty dancing
Dirty Dancing
- United States, 1987.
- Melodrama.
- Duration: 97 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,0.
Seventeen Francis, nicknamed Baby with his family arrives to a remote boarding house. Rich guests are entertained by professional dancers, including the young and handsome Johnny Castle. Fascinated by magic temperamental dances, Baby firmly decides to learn this art. Gradually, between her and Johnny having tender feelings.
"Dirty Dancing" was originally conceived as a low-budget picture, but in the end the film was a runaway success, not only in the US but also around the world.
It is known that the writer Elinor Bergshtayn suffered in the plot details of his own biography. The prototype was the Baby she and Johnny copied from the dance teacher Michael Terrace, which Eleanor, like her character, met while relaxing in a resort hotel.
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10. Ghost
Ghost
- United States, 1990.
- Criminal mystical drama.
- Duration: 127 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,0.
Young in love couple - Sam Wheat and Molly Jensen - returns home after an evening at the theater. It turns out that Sam kills robber. But the consciousness of the hero does not die: it is now a ghost, stuck between heaven and earth. The young man learns that his death rigged, and over Molly was in mortal danger.
Despite the bleak beginning, the movie directed by Jerry Zucker looks at one go due to the fascinating plot. Another strong side of the picture - it's the cast, gave the audience a memorable characters: the talented Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg and charismatic refined Demi Moore.
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11. wild at heart
Wild at Heart
- United States, 1990.
- Crime drama.
- Duration: 125 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,2.
Unjustly convicted Sailor prematurely released from prison and immediately runs away to California with her friend Lula. Crazy girl's mother Marietta sends in pursuit of a couple of private detective Johnny. When he returns with nothing for the cause is taken gangster Santos - former lover of Marietta.
The works of the legendary David Lynch difficult to understand even the fans directed. After all, a distinctive feature of many of his films - non-obvious and complex plot. However, "Wild at Heart" - a surprisingly simple and straightforward picture that did not prevent her to win the "Palme d'Or". Starring Nicolas Cage is very bright and favorite of director Laura Turf.
12. Bitter Moon
Bitter Moon
- France, UK, USA, 1992.
- Melodramatic thriller.
- Duration: 138 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,2.
While traveling on an ocean liner wife Nigel and Fiona get acquainted with a very odd couple: a crippled elderly writer Oscar and his beautiful wife Mimi. Oscar decides to tell Nigel shocking story of their love relationships.
"Bitter Moon", which is now called the most undervalued work of Roman Polanski, has not received any film awards, and passed unnoticed at the box office. Moreover, the then criticized the film for Film vykruchennyh to limit frankness and accused the director in bad taste. And only 20 years after the premiere of a surreal picture of two lovers who killed the carnal desire, finally appreciated.
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13. Lost in translation
Lost in Translation
- USA, Japan, 2003.
- Melodrama.
- Duration: 102 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,7.
Two lonely Americans - held a mature actor Bob Harris and Charlotte a young girl suffering from a lack of attention on the part of the photographer-husband - find themselves in a mysterious and beautiful Tokyo. Heroes are experiencing many adventures and gradually realize that they felt for each other something more than just a friendly sympathy.
Sofia Coppola's film is considered one of the ideal model of an independent American cinema. In it a lot of humor: jokes constantly heard about the difference of cultures, and Bill Murray trying on pink wig. But at the same time while watching it is impossible not to feel a sense of melancholy and innuendo.
Cinephilia still arguing about what is it that Bill Murray whispered to the heroine Scarlett Johansson. The answer to this question is concerned with film fans nothing less than what has been in the portfolio of Marselasa Wallace "Pulp Fiction". However, she gives directorWhat Really Happened in Lost in Translation's Final Scene, According to Sofia Coppola very prosaic explanation: Coppola planned to come up with a phrase and insert it after the shooting. But in the end the scene left untouched.
14. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- United States, 2004.
- Fantastic romantic comedy.
- Duration: 108 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,3.
Once Joel Berisha, tired of their monotonous and boring life, rather than the work went to the beach. Along the way he meets a cheerful girl, Clementine. It turns out that they suspect a lot in common, and the solution lies in the recent past heroes.
collaboration Jim Carrey and director Michel Gondry is considered to be the most successful for both of them. In particular, Kerry, who made a name for itself on the ability to comical grimace, finally revealed as a strong dramatic actor.
To illustrate how the world is destroyed lovers, Michel Gondry used rather unconventional methods. Echoes of these visual techniques can be seen in the film adaptation of the novel Viana surreal "Foam Days", which Gondry took nine years later.
15. lonely man
A Single Man
- United States, 2009.
- Drama.
- Duration: 99 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,6.
In the life of an intelligent professor of English literature George Falconer was a terrible tragedy killed his lover, Jim. The incident forced the hero to dissociate itself from the world. It can be a friend just before Charlotte and still deeper into a hopeless depression. And at the same time, his pretty student Kenny begins to look for reasons for the meeting.
"A Single Man" - a successful directorial debut of Tom Ford, the famous fashion designer. The latter is felt in every frame: the aesthetics of the 1960s perfectly reproduced in every detail. Separately, it is worth noting a strong actor's job, Colin Firth, was awarded the prize of the Venice Film Festival and the BAFTA awards.
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16. Moonrise Kingdom
Moonrise Kingdom
- United States, 2012.
- Tragicomedy.
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,8.
Scout with a difficult character Sam Shikaski and silent Susie Bishop decided to flee in search of a place where they can be happy. Meanwhile, the missing teenagers looking for all: parents of Susie, the police and even the scouts, ready to resort to their skills.
Directed by Wes Anderson toldWes Anderson: "The main feeling that prompted me to create the film, was all-consuming children falling in love"That served as the basis for the plot of his own memories of the children's all-consuming in love. And even the most romantic location of the film exists in reality: the prototype served as the island where Anderson often he visited.
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17. Only Lovers Left Alive
Only Lovers Left Alive
- UK, Germany, 2013.
- Fantasy drama.
- Duration: 123 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,3.
Vampires Adam and Eve loved each other for hundreds of years, but live on different continents. He - playing rock music gloomy misanthrope. She likes to dress fashionably and is friends with the poet Shakespeare's times. When Adam falls into a depression, Eve has to fly him to Detroit from solar Tangier. But suddenly the situation complicates the younger sister of Eve - a bloodthirsty vampire Av.
After the trial shows Jim Jarmusch criticized for the fact that his film is almost no dynamics. With this statement hard to argue. But the beauty of the painting - in the emotional dialogue, brilliantly played by Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton, and the music of Josef van Wissema.
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18. She
Her
- United States, 2013.
- A fantastic melodrama.
- Duration: 125 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,0.
A lonely writer Theodore Twombly gets smart operating system named Samantha. The latter is suddenly a deep and emotional being, and Twombly mutually falls in love with her. But Samantha is going through much that they Theodore can not be really close, because it does not actually exist.
Caressed by critics directorial debut Spike Jonze tells how progress makes the traditional boundaries of love are very blurred. After all, the thoughtful technology become, the more bizarre forms sometimes take relationship.
Leading man Joaquin Phoenix usually plays a brave and even brutal character. But Jones film he turned into a vulnerable and a bit ridiculous man. Not less than the original use of the talent found Scarlett Johansson. The actress never appears in the frame, and a great game with one voice. For this film, of course, is to look at the original.
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19. Carol
Carol
- US, UK, 2015.
- Romantic drama.
- Duration: 118 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,2.
In the center of this sensual stories - two women unlike each other. A young saleswoman Thérèse is facing a crisis of relations, and mature beauty Carol live with the unloved husband for the sake of her daughter. But at Christmas, these two lonely souls are introduced in a large New York supermarket and realize that you were looking for each other all their lives.
Due to the fact that the director Todd Haynes skillfully moved the on-screen refined atmosphere of New York of the 1950s, "Carol" many times was called one of the most beautiful films about love. You can not get a picture of the attention and because talented game Cate Blanchett actress even nominated for this role "Oscar».
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20. Give me your name
Call Me by Your Name
- Italy, USA, Brazil, France, 2017.
- Romantic drama.
- Duration: 132 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,9.
Seventeen year old Elio Perlman lives in suburban Italian villa with their parents. One day the father of a teenager, a professor of archeology, comes American graduate student - well-built and handsome man named Oliver. This encounter changes everything in the life of the protagonist.
Directed by Luca Guadagnini very sincere told the story of the awakening of sensuality. Thanks to this picture the whole world learned the name of the young actor Timothy SHALAMOVWhich role Elio earned a nomination for "Oscar" and a well-deserved reputation of a rising star.
plannedThe Call Me By Your Name Sequel Will See Elio And Oliver Reunite also remove the sequel, who will talk about the later period of the characters' lives. It is possible that someday Guadagnini will create a series of films united by one character. Similarly, the cult French director Francois Truffaut filmed many years films about a character by the name of Antoine Duanel, which has always played by Jean-Pierre Leo.
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