5 must-see romantic films: a selection to (re)watch
Our selection of 5 romantic films. Romantic cinema is full of timeless stories of love, passion and drama. Here’s a selection of five cult films to (re)discover.
Pretty Woman: love beyond appearances
In this 1990s classic, lonely businessman Edward Lewis crosses paths with Vivian, a young prostitute with a big heart, in a red-light district of Los Angeles. Their unlikely meeting turns into an emotional romance of luxury and sincerity. This modern tale continues to seduce with its universal message: love can appear where we least expect it.
A Star is Born: the light and shadow of love
Jackson Maine, a fading country star, meets Ally, a promising singer. Their intense love affair is marked by dazzling success and profound drama. While Ally climbs to the heights of fame, Jackson struggles with his own demons. This film explores the complexity of relationships in the face of fame and sacrifice.
La La Land: dream, love, choose
Los Angeles is the backdrop for this musical love story between Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a jazz pianist. Between failed auditions and seedy clubs, their romance lights up their lives. But as they pursue their respective dreams, they must face the reality of the tough choices that love imposes.
Love at first sight in Notting Hill: between celebrity and simplicity
William, a modest bookseller, finds his life turned upside down when Hollywood actress Anna Scott pushes open the door of his store in Notting Hill. Despite the differences in their worlds, a tender relationship is born. However, the pressures of the media and the vagaries of life complicate their path to happiness.
The Notebook: a love that defies time
In the 1940s, working-class Noah and Allie, from a wealthy family, fall madly in love. War and social differences separate them, but their passion never wavers. This cult film is an ode to true love, capable of overcoming all obstacles.
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