Top Valentine's Day Movies
Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to enjoy a good movie with your partner, friends, or simply to treat yourself to a special moment.
If you are looking for stories that celebrate love in all its forms, LGBTQ+ cinema has given us authentic gems full of emotion, passion, and messages that transcend the screen. From intense romances to heartwarming stories of self-discovery, there are options for all tastes.
If you don't know what to watch on this special date, here is a selection of the best LGBTQ+ movies to enjoy on Valentine's Day.
The King and The Clown
A South Korean historical drama set in the early 16th century, in Joseon, it centers on two jesters: Jang Saeng and Gong Gil, who end up performing for the emperor, showing him, through their plays, the corruption in the Court, which displeases many, while the consort empress begins to feel jealous of the attention Gong Gil receives from the emperor. The plot is a whirlwind of emotions and has won numerous awards and nominations, even receiving for the first time the award for "best on-screen couple" for two men. A great option for those who enjoy cinema with a touch of history and drama.
Call Me by Your Name
A summer romance between Elio and Oliver in 1980s Italy. A journey of self-discovery and young love with beautiful aesthetics and an unforgettable story.
Hana wa Saku ka
A story that makes you smile and cry in equal measure. It features two friends who, after years of separation, reunite and discover that their feelings have evolved. A story about personal growth and the value of second chances with a script that touches the heart.
Carol
Based on the novel "The Price of Salt", it tells the romance between a young photographer and an elegant woman in the 50s, with brilliant performances by Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.
D.E.B.S.
An action-comedy romance. In the style of "Charlie's Angels," it follows a group of teenage spies where, assigned to monitor the activity of a famous criminal, one of their members ends up getting involved with her to unravel a deeper conspiracy. Ideal for those looking for a light and entertaining cinematic experience.
Wedding Wars
Funny and full of unexpected situations. Where a man decides to stop a wedding preparation to claim his right to marry the one he loves. This film makes you reflect on relationships and the importance of communication.
The Boy Next World
Phukan has never dated anyone, he doesn't even know what love would be like. One day, Cirrus, a handsome and cold man, enters his life, introducing himself as his boyfriend from a parallel world and tells him that he is the most important person in his life. An interdimensional love that you can't miss.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
A French drama that explores the love between a painter and her muse on an isolated 18th-century island. A passionate story with exquisite cinematography.
When it rains, it pours
Hagiwara Kazuaki is worried about the lack of intimacy with his girlfriend. One day he mistakenly sends an email to Nakarai Sei, who is also worried about his relationship with his childhood friend. The two soon find themselves in a strange relationship where they confide their true feelings to each other.
Blue Is the Warmest Colour
A French drama that chronicles the relationship between Adèle and Emma from adolescence to adulthood, exploring passion, personal growth, and the difficulties of love. An intense and moving story between two young women who explore their identity and feelings over the years.
The Heart Killers
It tells the story of Kant, who is tasked by the police to investigate mysterious murders of businessmen and politicians. He follows the two assassin brothers, Fadel and Bison, who run a restaurant. Things take an unexpected turn when he falls in love with Bison, but he needs Fadel to stop being overprotective of his brother. That's when Style, Kant's best friend, comes in, and Kant proposes to him to make Fadel fall in love with him to get him out of the way. A web of relationships that only love can untangle.
Thame - Po Heart That Skips a Beat
When Po is assigned to document the boy band Mars' final concert before their disbandment, he unwittingly becomes the closest confidante of leader Thame, and feelings begin to intertwine into something more.
The Handmaiden
A South Korean romantic thriller with unexpected twists, centered on a relationship between two women in Japanese-occupied Korea.
To Each His Own
Takashi Aoyama is physically and psychologically abused by his boss. On the verge of ending his life, he is saved by a mysterious young man who claims to be Keiichi Yamamoto, an old classmate he hasn't seen since elementary school. Some time later, he discovers that he is not Keiichi, but Jun Yamamoto, who has been dead for three years, which makes him wonder once again who or what Yamamoto really is. An exquisite film full of mystery, where love overcomes barriers.
Love, Simon
A charming romantic comedy about a teenager who anonymously expresses his homosexuality and begins to write to a classmate without either revealing their identity, until things accidentally begin to come to light.
Regardless of each person's preferences, cinema has provided wonderful stories that reflect diversity in all its forms. Whether they are emotional films, passionate stories, inspiring narratives, or complex plots, all of these are films that are undoubtedly worth giving a chance, for their plots, stories, depth, and great performances, even without being part of the community, which is why this article is dedicated exclusively to them.
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