7 Most Romantic Italian Movies

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 24, 2024

Call Me by Your Name (2017)

A coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino chronicles how Teenage Elio grows fond of Oliver, his father's temporary helper. Despite the briefness of their connection and Elio's desire.

The Postman (1994)

The story is about Pablo Neruda, a Chilean poet, who makes friends with his postman after being sent to an island in Southern Italy. The latter falls in love with poetry and uses it to win Beatrice, a young woman, over.

Life Is Beautiful (1997)

A comedy-drama film directed by Roberto Benigni follows a Jewish Italian bookshop owner, who employs his imagination to shield his son from the horrors of internment in a Nazi concentration camp.

The Big Blue (1988)

Jacques's fierce Italian diving competitor Enzo Molinari and a family of mischievous porpoises are his closest companions. He is caught between the deep blue sea and the damsel when he first encounters Johanna.

The Best of Youth (2003)

A historical romantic drama film directed by Marco Tullio Giordana focuses on Matthew being employed at a mental institution. He falls in love with Giorgia, one of the patients, and flees with her.

The Best Offer (2013)

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, follows a young art restorer named Robert who helps wealthy art auctioneer Virgil Oldman win over Claire Ibbetson, a young heiress. She has employed him to sell off an ancient collection.

The Apartment (1996)

Max, an aspiring writer, breaks up with his partner Lisa after landing a job in New York City. After two years, engaged to another woman but searches for Lisa and tries to find the long-lost love.

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