Aside from romantic love, many other kinds of love enrich our lives and deserve to be celebrated on Valentine’s Day. The love between best friends, and the bonds between mentors and mentees are only a few examples of the numerous loving relationships that are equally important and worthy of appreciation. Here we’ll look at some of the best films that aren’t necessarily romantic but celebrate love in all its manifestations.
Whether they’re coming-of-age stories or comedy-dramas, these films remind us that love can take many shapes and forms and celebrate the strength of friendship, mentorship, and family ties. So, grab some popcorn and prepare to be moved by the love around us.
For more on the different types of love, check out this article.
Storge + Philautia Love: Lady Bird
Lady Bird depicts the mother-daughter relationship nicely. Lady Bird is a coming-of-age film directed by Greta Gerwig about a young woman named Christine McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) and her mother, Marion (Laurie Metcalf). The film is about the relationship between Lady Bird and her mother, which is unbreakable despite their many fights.
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