Arthur Schopenhauer believed that “loneliness is the lot of extraordinary minds.” No matter how flattering the philosopher’s words sound, deep down in our soul the worm of doubt gnaws at us. Maybe we’re doing something wrong? After all, people fall in love, date, get married, but we still cannot establish strong long-term relationships. We found some great movies to help you cope with loneliness.
“Poor Unfortunate”, dir. Yorgos Lantimos (2023)
Eccentric scientist Godwin Baxter brings back to life pregnant Bella, who committed suicide due to her husband’s cruelty. To do this, he transplants his unborn child’s brain into a strangled woman. Initially naive, he tries to understand this world and eventually escapes from the doctor’s custody with the depraved lawyer Duncan. During his journey, he will get rid of the prejudices of the past and discover many new things.
“Amanda”, dir. Carolina Cavalli (2023)
After staying in Paris, Amanda (Benedetta Porcaroli) feels like a stranger in her native Italy. Her family does not understand her, and she realizes that she has neither a boyfriend nor close friends. He suddenly remembers his childhood friend Rebecca (Galatea Bellugi), but she has become a recluse. Lonely Amanda feels like she has finally found her soul mate and is determined to rebuild their friendship no matter what.
“Perfect Days”, dir. Wim Wenders (2023)
Hirayama (Koji Yakuse) starts the day by tending to the maple trees that will one day decorate the park. He cleans toilets in Tokyo during his working hours. And he does this in his own way, with an enthusiasm that others cannot understand. He is also a true music lover, bookworm and photography enthusiast. As an introvert, he doesn’t interact with people often, but some events will drastically change his routine.
“Whale”, dir. Darren Aronofsky (2022)
English language and literature teacher Charlie (Brendan Fraser) is morbidly obese. He lives alone and never turns on his webcam, ashamed of his appearance. He doesn’t have money to pay for health insurance for treatment of chronic heart failure. Yes, he is not trying to recover after the death of a loved one. The only thing that really worries him is his desire to rebuild his relationship with his teenage daughter, Ellie (Sadie Sink), whom he hasn’t seen in many years. True, the girl still holds a grudge against her father for leaving the family.
“The Lighthouse”, dir. Robert Eggers (2019)
1890s, New England. Young Ephraim Winslow is tormented by demons from his past. She takes a job as an assistant to lighthouse keeper, alcoholic and tyrant Thomas Wake, who treats her like his personal slave. Ephraim is forbidden to climb the lighthouse and control the light. In the wilderness, he begins drinking bottles to quell loneliness and anxiety. He sees strange creatures. So do they really exist, or are they the product of a wild imagination?
“O”, direction. Virgo Jones (2013)
Lonely writer Theodore avoids close relationships after a painful divorce. By chance, it tests a technical innovation, an operating system that predicts any desire of the user. Frank conversations become a real outlet for the hero, and soon a romance arises between him and the artificial intelligence.
“Lost in Translation”, dir. Sofia Coppola (2003)
Two lonely hearts meet in the bar of an expensive hotel in Tokyo. Actor Bob Harris, no longer a teenager, stars in a Japanese whiskey commercial and finds young blonde Charlotte completely confused about her relationship with her husband. A chance encounter awakens in them an unexpected candor.
Source: People Talk
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