A romantic plan that never fails on these cold days is to watch a movie accompanied by popcorn and a blanket
So here are some recommendations for Spanish films that deal with love and heartbreak. We hope you enjoy them, whether you’re watching alone or with company 😉
Hable con ella (2002) #drama #romance [Talk to Her]
The story revolves around two men whose lives intersect thanks to a destiny of love and death. They become friends in a hospital room where the two women they love are in a coma.
This film by Pedro Almodóvar combines sensuality, spirituality, and pure narrative joy.
Did you know? Talk to Her begins and ends with two dance pieces by choreographer Pina Bausch.
Palmeras en la nieve (2015) #romance #drama [Palm Trees in the Snow]
In 1953, two brothers embark on a journey to a former Spanish colony in Equatorial Guinea. One of them falls in love, and half a century later, his granddaughter discovers a letter and decides to find out about her origins…
Did you know? Fans of the film can travel to the same mountain landscapes shown in Palmeras en la nieve (Pyrenees of Huesca) and even take tourist routes to visit the imaginary village where the plot takes place.
Carmen y Lola (2018) #drama #homosexuality #romance [Carmen & Lola]
Carmen is a gypsy teenager destined to live a life that repeats itself generation after generation. Until one day she meets Lola, a girl with whom she has a special bond and with whom she will have a romance despite the inconveniences and social discrimination from her family.
Did you know? Director Arantxa Echeverría received two nominations at the 2018 Cannes International Film Festival: the Caméra d’Or for Best First Feature Film and the Queer Palm for Best LGBT Film.
Requisitos para ser una persona normal (2015) #comedy #romantic comedy [Requirements to Be a Normal Person]
María is a 30-year-old woman who has had little luck in life. She doesn’t have a job, she’s estranged from her family, and her love life is non-existent… Until one day, during a job interview, she is asked what kind of person she is and realizes that she doesn’t meet the requirements to be considered normal. That’s when she meets Borja, with whom she makes an agreement to help each other: he wants to lose weight and she wants to “be normal.”
With a touch of independent cinema, this film stands out from other Spanish romantic comedies.
Did you know? Manuel Burque (Borja) gained 15 kilos to shoot this film.
3 bodas de más (2013) #romance #comedy #romantic comedy [Three Many Weddings]
Ruth is a young researcher who hasn’t found her soul mate and is forced to attend three weddings of her ex-partners. If you fancy watching a romantic comedy in the style of “Bridget Jones,” this is a good choice.
Did you know? Inma Cuesta, the lead actress in that same year, was working on a musical, a series, and two more films.
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