16 life-affirming movies to help you cope. Psychologist’s Choice

There are days when everything comes at once, and at some point you want to distract yourself and forget about everything in the world. It’s not easy to do that, but movies can help. They will send you to another city, country, time and even universe. You can cope with difficulties in life in different ways, but this way is definitely one of the most pleasant.

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These movies will not replace going to a psychologist, but they will help you overcome difficult situations. The main thing is to observe your needs and choose what inspires you.

If you want to change

Die first thing to recommend is the musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel Les Miserables (16+). This movie is for those who love music, beautiful pictures and want to follow the hero’s journey. He will help to understand how to go through difficulties, to choose another road, which, despite all the problems, will be important and will lead to success. This is a very multi-layered story: the fate of a mother, a daughter, a father. Everything is interesting, from the formation of characters to the formation of human values. A profound movie for those who want to support themselves, especially in times of existential crisis.

“Les Misérables”

If you’re tired

If you’ve been tormented by a lot of petty worries and accumulated fatigue lately, you should definitely choose comedies that give simple joys of life. It can be movies with the Olsen sisters, these pictures always help you find the energy to move on. For example, you can watch “Passport to Paris” (16+).

“Passport to Paris.”

If you’re feeling nostalgic

You can also watch some kind and pleasant movies that immerse you in the atmosphere of the past, helping you to discover something new. They are about teenage love, relationships with parents and the formation of people. These are such movies as “Letters to Juliet” (12+) und “The Parent Trap” (12+). The latter feels very similar to “Home Alone”.

“Letters to Juliet”

If you want warmth

There are cartoons “Soul” (6+), “Encanto” (6+) or “Coco’s Secret” (12+). They are about family traditions, love and contact with each other. Terrific for those who want to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of bonding with others. This selection is about the same style. The cartoons remind us of the importance of trusting ourselves, the world, and how sometimes we are deceived but come to something important.

“Encanto.”

If you want to forget about the difficulties

Soviet and Czechoslovakian films should not be forgotten. These are fairy tales such as “Belialochka i rozochka” (0+), “Three Nuts for Cinderella” (0+ ) und “The Third Prince” (0+). Kind and beautiful pictures immerse you in carefree and help you forget about the difficulties of everyday life.

“The Third Prince”

If you want beauty

Sometimes it is important to pay attention to existential needs in beauty, grace. In such a situation, it is better to watch movies that reflect the spirit of the era. For example, “The Great Gatsby” (16 +), “Pride and Prejudice” (0 +) or “The Prestige” (16 + ). They will help shift your attention to another time space.

“Pride and Prejudice”

If you need inspiration

It’s important to rely on what inspires you, if it’s something magical, children’s stories, you’ll definitely like the kind and light fairy tale “The Bluebird” (6+). Many people are uplifted by changes for the better, then you can watch movies and series about moving forward, reminding that life is a moment. This is the classic “1+1” (16+). If you are inspired by something unusual, which can lead to new realizations, the film “Time” (12+) may suit you.

“Time.”

Make yourself some delicious tea and get ready to immerse yourself in the magical world of cinema, perhaps it will help you learn something new about yourself or the world around you.