7 Feel-Good French Films To Watch

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 02, 2024

Amélie (2001)

The story of Amélie Poulain, played by Audrey Tautou, a shy and quirky waitress who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better while dealing with her own isolation.

The Intouchables (2011)

Inspired by the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his French-Algerian caregiver Abdel Sellou, the story of an aristocrat who becomes quadriplegic after an accident and forms an unlikely bond with his caregiver.

Populaire (2012)

Set in the 1950s, Rose is a young lady who works as a secretary and competes in speed typing. This nostalgic, heartwarming movie follows her supervisor as he helps her train, and their oddball bond develops into romance.

The Spanish Apartment (2002)

Directed and written by Cédric Klapisch, Xavier, a French student, is studying in Barcelona with fellow Erasmus students from Western Europe, who share a flat and speak different languages and cultural standards.

Two Is a Family (2016)

With the loss of his ex-girlfriend and her infant daughter Gloria, Samuel's carefree life is completely upended. The movie tells the story of Samuel's journey as an unplanned father and his unique relationship with Gloria.

Heartbreaker (2010)

A romantic comedy where Alex is a professional heartbreaker who is hired to separate couples. Alex finds himself unexpectedly falling in love with Juliette after being assigned the goal of sabotaging her future marriage.

Romantics Anonymous (2010)

Directed by Jean-Pierre Améris, the story follows Jean-Rene, who also has similar issues, who hires Angelique, who has an anxiety illness. The two fall in love, but because of their problems, they find it hard to communicate.

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