FX.co ★ Sweetest romance movies in cinema history

Casablanca

Forbes journalists called Casablanca by Michael Curtis the iconic romance movie in the history of cinema. The film was released in 1942. The plot takes place during World War II in the Moroccan city of Casablanca, where two estranged lovers unexpectedly meet. Their characters were played by American actor Humphrey Bogart and Swedish film star Ingrid Bergman. Casablanca not only won the hearts of millions of spectators but also gained the most prestigious award in the world of cinema - the Oscar for Best Picture.

In the Mood for Love

The second place in the Forbes rating was given to the film In the Mood for Love by director Wong Kar-wai. The film was released in 2000. The main roles were played by Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi and Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chu Wai. The film immerses viewers in the atmosphere of Hong Kong in the 1960s, telling the story of two neighbors whose lives are involved in a subtle and emotional play of feelings. The film In the Mood for Love was awarded the prize for best art film at the Cannes Film Festival.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

On the third line of the Forbes list is the film Portrait of a Lady on Fire by director Celine Sciamma, released in 2019. The events in the film took place in France in the 18th century. The cornerstone of the plot is the story of forbidden love between the artist and her model. The main roles in the film were played by French actresses Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant. The film was warmly welcomed by both spectators and critics. It won numerous awards, including Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival.

Roman Holiday

The film Roman Holiday by William Wyler ranks fourth on the Forbes list. It was released in 1953. The main roles were played by outstanding Hollywood actors at that time - Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Rome is the setting for the movie which tells the story of the unexpected encounter and love between a princess, who decides to become an ordinary girl for one day, and an American journalist. The film not only won international recognition, but also brought Audrey Hepburn an Oscar for Best Actress.

Umbrellas of Cherbourg

The musical melodrama The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, filmed in 1964 by director Jacques Demy, closes the top five of the Forbes rating. The film tells about a love story between an umbrella saleswoman and a car mechanic, which takes place in the port of Cherbourg. The main roles in the film were played by French actress Catherine Deneuve and Italian actor Nino Castelnuovo. The film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg was awarded the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.