7 Great Unconventionally Romantic Films for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up soon and we at West Hills Cavi-Lipo have compiled a list of seven unconventionally romantic films to watch with your loved one on Valentine’s Day. We know you’re probably tired of watching Love Actually, Titanic and the Notebook every year, so here are a few hidden gems you may not immediately think of. These are great to watch whether you’re a married couple or on your first date.

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Here are the seven films we suggest for this Valentine’s Day:

Elevator to the Gallows (Ascenseur pour l’échafaud)1958 – dir. Louis Malle
Ascenseur pour l’échafaud begins with a murder, but is ultimately a tale of love, lust, and passion. Jeanne Moreau is especially charming as Florence, and the great visuals are almost outshined by a great score provided by Miles Davis.

Before Sunrise1995 – dir. Richard Linklater
This is a dialogue heavy film with little to no action that somehow still managers to keep the viewer enthralled for the entire length of the film. It follows two people who meet for the first time on a train and end up spending the day together in Venice. The entire film is essentially a collection of conversations that work to dissect the intricacies of two people falling in love for the first time.

Breathless (À bout de souffle)1960 – dir. Jean-Luc Godard
Constantly regarded as one of the best films ever made by a number of film societies, À bout de souffle is the story of a thief and a student, the dynamic between the two and their effect on one another.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind2004 – dir. Michel Gondry
Eternal Sunshine is film at it’s finest. It’s a beautifully shot, cerebral film with unconventional story telling. This is a film that is bound to stay in your head with resonating quotes and relatable thoughts and ideas. While it is a bit more melancholy than other films in this list, it’s the perfect film to watch and discuss over dinner with your significant other.

In the Mood for Love (Faa yeung nin wa)2000 – dir. Wong Kar-Wai
Kar-Wai Wong crafted a masterpiece with Faa yeung nin wa. This is another unconventional love story that, at it’s core, is one of the finest romance films ever created. There are very few films more visually striking, and the acting and writing are so well done that it feels like you’re intruding on the lives of two strangers. Without giving away too much about the plot, the tension present between the two main stars in this film feels so tangible that it deserves a place in the credits.

Love Jones1997 – dir. Theodore Witcher
Art, romance and witty dialogue take the center stage in Love Jones. Larenz Tate and Nia Long have amazing on-screen chemistry as Darius Lovehall & Nina Moseley, respectively. This is bolstered by perfect music placement in this story of two individuals maneuvering through infatuation, passion and uncertainty in a budding relationship. The trailer really doesn’t do this film justice, but take a look below:

Casablanca1942 – dir. Michael Curtiz
Casablanca is a certified classic. However, it often is overlooked when it comes to naming romantic films. While it’s conclusion isn’t the typical ending to a romance film, at it’s core, it’s still very much about love. Casablanca is a great movie with a gripping story, great cast, and is one of the more action oriented films in this list. Chances are you’ve heard one of the many quotable lines derived from this film.