The Amber&Key brand team loves crime films, but we truly adore watching films about love. All the movies that touch on this important aspect of life are beautiful. So here’s a selection of great films about different kinds of love.
"Amélie" (2001, France)
This film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a true love fairy tale, filled with the charm of Paris and subtle humor. Amélie, a modest and dreamlike young woman, decides to change the lives of those around her, but she herself faces her own feelings for the mysterious Nino. Their story unfolds like a quest, full of unexpected twists and touching moments. The film became iconic thanks to its visual aesthetics and a profound message about the importance of being brave in love.
"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004, USA)
This film by Michel Gondry, starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, is an unusual and philosophical story about love and memory. Joel and Clementine decide to erase each other from their memories after a painful breakup, but during the process of erasure, Joel realizes he doesn't want to lose those memories. The film explores how even pain and hardship make love valuable.
"La Vie en Rose" (2007, France)
This biographical film about the legendary Edith Piaf, played by Marion Cotillard, not only tells the story of her career but also her passionate and tragic love for boxer Marcel Cerdan. Their relationship was short, but it was so intense that it became part of her songs and her soul. The film is filled with music, emotions, and the atmosphere of mid-20th-century France.
"Her" (2013, USA)
This film by Spike Jonze, starring Joaquin Phoenix with the voice of Scarlett Johansson, is an unusual story about love between a human and artificial intelligence. Theodore, a lonely writer, falls in love with the operating system Samantha, who has the ability to learn and feel. The film raises questions about the nature of love, loneliness, and technology, leaving the viewer with a sense of gentle melancholy.
"The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" (1964, France)
This musical film by Jacques Demy is a unique love story where all the dialogues are sung, like in an opera. Young Geneviève and mechanic Guy fall in love, but life separates them: Guy is sent to war, and Geneviève is forced to make a difficult choice. The film impresses with its visual beauty, Michel Legrand's music, and the touching plot about how love can remain in the heart, even when life goes on.
Love doesn't have to be perfect, like in the most popular romantic films. It can be different, and that's okay. Don’t compare yourself to others, to characters from books or movies. Follow what your heart tells you. That is the right path.
