February 14 is the day of couples, lovers… And finally, love. But, who determines that it is precisely romance that should be celebrated on this day? If anything enlightens us on a daily basis, it is that there are many types of feelings opposed to hatred, and there is no better occasion to remember them than this Valentine’s Day.
And, of course, the cinema is again a perfect showcase for all of this. Yes, many cult classics of the seventh art are nourished by precious relationships – proof of this are names like Jack and Rose, Vivian and Edward, Noah and Allie… -, but many others know to reflect that this type of relationship is not the only one to be applauded on the big screen.
In LOS40 We are romantics, although it bears recalling other types of love we have seen in movies. For him, We offer you 7 titles in which romantic love is not everything, so that you can celebrate this day in a very original way. Keep reading and, if you want, be sure to try one of these:
1. call me by your name (2017)
Elio is a young man who spends his holidays in an Italian villa, even if everything will change when Oliver, his father’s assistant, crosses his path. From there, your summer will be radically different.
Because it’s different? Contrary to what many may believe —and the promotion that was given to the film, which worked rather well—, CMBYN does not tell the chronology of a first homosexual relationship; but of self-discovery. Elio is a teenager experimenting with his sexuality, and besides having a weird taste for peaches, he continues to find his calling even after meeting Oliver.
You can see it on… Prime Video.
2. Her (2013)
Théodore is going through a difficult stage in his life, and in an attempt to ease the daily grind, he acquires an Artificial Intelligence that keeps him company. Maybe even too much.
Because it’s different? Falling in love with a voice is not something very common, although in the case of this Spike Jonze film it has a rather different message. Her it speaks to the agony many people feel when alone, and even taking it to the extreme, provides a valuable lesson to the viewer. Because being alone, and above all knowing how to be alone, is the best love to aspire to.
You can see it on… Prime Video.
3. A boyfriend for my wife (2022)
Diego can’t stand his wife, but he doesn’t stand out for his courage either. In order to be able to separate from her, she goes to a seducer who will try to seduce her so that the breakup will be much easier for her.
Because it’s different? The premise oozes romantic comedy overtones in each of its storylines, but nothing could be further from the truth. This film is about fears, incompatibilities and, above all, the reality of love: if there is no bond to be with someone, it will not be created miraculously.
You can see it on… Prime Video.
4. The city of stars (La la land) (2017)
Mia and Sebastian seem destined to meet, and they will do so in a city that sets them up for success. Their love, yes, will have to live with the two’s ambition towards their respective careers.
Because it’s different? Damien Chazelle He could have written a screenplay for an excellent romantic musical film, but his real success came from focusing on his goals and not his relationship. the characters of Ryan Gosling there Emma Stone They love each other, and they show it, but that’s where their real moral comes in: are you going to be happier with a partner, or with your life’s dream come true?
You can see it on… Prime Video, Movistar Plus+.
5. Five Lobitos (2022)
Amaia is a new mother and her parents become the support she does not see in her partner. Life offers her a step that will mark a before and after in her role as a daughter, as she tries to achieve her fulfillment as a mother.
Because it’s different? After being one of the great winners of the Goya 2023 awards, Five Lobitos It shows that maternal love goes beyond ages, generations and even roles.
You can see it on… Movistar Plus+.
6. Frozen (2013)
Elsa, Princess of Arandelle, runs away terrified after proving she can’t control the freezing powers a curse bestowed upon her at birth. His sister Anna, along with Kristoff and his reindeer, will begin an exhaustive search until they can fix the situation before it’s too late.
Because it’s different? It doesn’t matter how much kid-focused Elsa face merchandising you see, because Frozen isn’t just for boys and girls. Behind a Disney princess story hides a story of overcoming, dreams and family; always more important – or at least, more fundamentally sincere – than any fairy tale relationship that begins.
You can see it on… Disney+.
7. Mary Shelley (2018)
This biopic chronicles the life of Mary Shelley, the author who revolutionized the novel with the publication of Frankstein. However, his life has been tormented by many monsters, perhaps more ferocious than the one he created for his pages.
Because it’s different? Making a book like Frankstein or the modern Prometheus is no small feat, especially if you know that the monster is a metaphor for the arrogance of the men the author must have encountered in life. Despite everything, he was able to face adversity and make his torture one of the greatest works of universal literature of the last centuries. A whole lesson that once again puts talent before regret.
You can see it on… Prime Video, Filmin.