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Movies with intimate vibe

Judy

251. Judy

Drama History Music Historical Drama Biographical History
6.8

20191h 58min

United Kingdom

Director: Rupert Goold

Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.

Themes

Addiction under pressure, Fame-induced isolation, Public scrutiny of life, Romantic entanglements and career, Voice fatigue and rest, Aging in the spotlight

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Ema

252. Ema

Drama Relationship Drama
6.7

20191h 47min

Chile

Director: Pablo Larraín

Ema is a magnetic and impulsive dancer in a reggaeton troupe. Her toxic marriage to choreographer Gastón is beyond repair, following a decision to give up on their adopted child Polo. She sets out on a mission to get him back, not caring who she’ll need to fight, seduce or destroy to make it happen.

Themes

Divorce and reinvention, Caregiver responsibility and desire, Child behavior and risk, Adoption and custody, Ethics of custody and care, Family fragility under pressure

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Painter Marianne is hired to create a wedding portrait of Héloïse, a young woman who is to be married against her will. Since Héloïse refuses to pose, Marianne studies her by day so she can paint her in secret at night. But over time, their unusual bond grows into a love that has no future in the world around them.

Themes

Arranged marriage pressure, Class constraints, Artistic autonomy conflict, Gaze and desire, Reproductive choices, Female agency under constraint, Intimate alliance vs duty

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And Then We Danced

254. And Then We Danced

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.6

20191h 53min

France, Georgia

Director: Levan Akin

Merab, a devoted dancer, has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli, sparks both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause Merab to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships.

Themes

Family pressure, Tradition vs modernity, Homophobia constraints, Artistic ambition vs identity, Secret romance, Competition and rivalry in the arts

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Someone, Somewhere

255. Someone, Somewhere

Drama Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6

20191h 50min

Belgium, France

Director: Cédric Klapisch

Rémy and Mélanie live next door to each other in Paris but have never met. The two thirty-year-old Parisians search for connections online, but never have much success. Falling deeper into loneliness and depression, both decide to start attending regular therapy. With the help of their therapists, they uncover the real roots of their issues, and find that the connection they were both searching for is much closer than they thought.

Themes

Urban loneliness, Depressive mood, Proximity over distance, Therapy as catalyst, Online connection search, Nearby relationships

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Violet Evergarden comes to a private women's academy to tutor Isabella in the ways of being a lady. Heir to the York family, Isabella feels trapped in this new and uncomfortable world. She still grieves for the only person to ever bring her happiness – now lost to her. Violet's lessons do give her a brief respite from the melancholy but with the absence of joy, how long does it take to truly heal?

Themes

Writing as obligation, Adoption as pressure, Letter as tether, Slice of life framing, Work identity, Post war resilience

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Amazon Video
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Live Twice, Love Once

257. Live Twice, Love Once

Comedy Drama Psychological Drama
7.2

20191h 41min

Spain

Director: María Ripoll

A retired academic teacher tries to find the love of his youth after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

Themes

Memory as identity anchor, Ageing and memory, Pursuit of childhood dreams, Family dynamics under stress, Caregiver burdens and resilience, Stable relationships amid ageing

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Blackbird

258. Blackbird

Drama Family Drama
6.6

20191h 38min

United States, Sweden

Director: Roger Michell

A terminally ill mother invites her family to their country house for one final gathering, but tensions quickly boil over between her two daughters.

Themes

Illness as catalyst, Family obligation pressure, Conflict over autonomy, Affair and loyalty, Betrayal and secrecy, Grief vs control

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Our Friend

259. Our Friend

Drama Romance Family Drama Bittersweet Romance
7.3

20192h 4min

United States

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite

After learning that his terminally ill wife has six months to live, a man welcomes the support of his best friend who moves into their home to help out.

Themes

Caregiving under pressure, Duty versus personal life, Friendship as lifeline, Illness and family bonds, Reconciliation after betrayal, Chosen family resilience

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Invisible Life

260. Invisible Life

Drama Family Drama
7.7

20192h 20min

Brazil, Germany

Director: Karim Aïnouz

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1950. In the conservative home of the Gusmão family, Eurídice and Guida are two inseparable sisters who support each other. While Guida can share with her younger sister the details of her romantic adventures, Eurídice finds in her older sister the encouragement she needs to pursue her dream of becoming a professional pianist.

Themes

Sisters and patriarchy, 1940s social norms, Long lost relative expectations, Sisters autonomy and ambition, Secrecy within family dynamics, Missed opportunities and resilience

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