4 Movies To Overcome A Self-love Crisis

Frederico Fellini, the great Italian director, used to say that: “A good wine is like a good movie: it lasts a moment and leaves a taste of glory in the mouth”. And the best way to enjoy this wonderful moment is to watch a movie that will help you overcome a crisis of self-love.

Cinema, in addition to being an entertainment, artistic product or whatever you want to call it, causes sensations: suffering, boredom, pain, fun, laughter, fear… The so-called Seventh Art is capable of reaching our hearts. And who knows, maybe it can change your life.

Movies That Can Help You Overcome A Self Love Crisis

I would like to propose a short list of films that can be very useful in overcoming your self-love crisis: whether it is a personal disappointment, a job or an unfulfilled dream. Sometimes it is very difficult to find the strength and motivation to continue. But why not use a movie to give it a little boost?

“People learn when they want, when they find motivation.”

– Javier Camera “Living is easy with your eyes closed” –

Lluvia en los zapatos (1998), by Maria Ripoll

“Lluvia en los zapatos” by Maria Ripoll was a Spanish film shot with an international cast a few years ago. It tells the story of a young man who gets a second chance to resume a love relationship, but no matter how hard he tries, he totally fails.

This film, starring international actors like Douglas Henshall, Lena Headey and Penelope Cruz, tells a peculiar story. We  often struggle to recover a relationship or a project that, in fact, no longer has a solution.

The curious thing is that we don’t realize that the answer may be right in front of our eyes. But we are so obsessed that we are unable to see reality. However, all you need to do is stop, reflect and seek a broader and more objective view. It is quite possible that this is the only way to find a new goal, lift our spirits and find our self-love again.

Hector and the Pursuit of Happiness (2014), by Peter Chelsom

Hector is a psychiatrist who is feeling lost. His life is dull and he observes that the advice he gives his patients doesn’t help them at all. So, he decides to undertake a long journey to find the secret of lost happiness.

This Peter Chelsom film is interpreted by Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike and Stellan Skarsgard, among others. In it, we can observe that it is often easy to let yourself be carried away by a comfortable and uncomplicated life.

However, where is the passion? When everything seems so simple, it’s easy to lose self-esteem because in reality life isn’t so simple. It is necessary to discover what our dreams are and try to be happy at all times. It is not good to get carried away by boredom and excessive routine.

Crossed Stories (2011), by Tate Taylor

“Crossed Stories” is a Tate Taylor film that surprised everyone: it  tells of women who silently suffer humiliating treatment for their race or social status. Who will give them a voice? Who cares what they feel?

This fantastical film starring Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard and Emma Stone is an anthem to self-love, freedom, and an incentive to raise your voice when you’re overwhelmed. Maybe you don’t need to scream, but there’s always a way to choose.

The film tells the story of several employees who find their voice in the book of an aspiring young journalist. In this book, they can be themselves and tell their experiences and experiences. Thanks to this work, they feel heard, loved and valued.

Golden Girl (2004), Clint Eastwood

They say that when you believe in something, you must do everything in your power to achieve it. Something similar happens in this masterpiece by Clint Eastwood, starring himself, alongside Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman, which is a true apology for self-worth.

The film tells the story of a girl who wants to be a boxer. Despite initial misunderstanding, she never gives up. She will fight for her dream with all her strength; will do everything you can to achieve success. And above all, you will not be intimidated by anything and anyone. You know that your dream is based on the work you do every day and the ambition to outdo boxers with much longer experience will make you try your best.

“The difference between what we want and what we fear is less than an eyelash.”
 – Judi Dench in “The exotic Hotel Marigold 2” –

Without a doubt, “The Golden Girl” is a good title to end this list of movies that can increase your self-esteem. Do you feel in crisis? Film can be a balm. These are just 4 movies, but the Seventh Art offers a huge variety of them. Find those movies that can enrich your life and lose yourself in the magic of the big screen.