Starting off simply, these films are ordered by their argued scale of complexity. Even the most mundane life can be spiced up dramatically with the inclusion of a partner. Without any prejudice, spikes of elated bliss and torturous turmoil all culminate through the veins of a couple’s loving relationship. With true sentiments of love and happiness, I wish you a very Happy Valentines Day!

The Loneliest Planet (2011, photo above) is eloquently directed by Julia Loktev. A couple in love trek through the Georgian countryside of Eastern Europe. It’s a paced journey that feels very much like a prelude to their future. The Loneliest Planet is playful, sensual and devastatingly true. Sometimes wisdom and awareness are best learned while young. Hats off to Julia Loktev.

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) is directed by F.W. Murnau. Some claim it as the best silent film ever, while others have simply claimed it to be the best film of all time. Sunrise is an allegorical poem of love and betrayal. Among other things, it draws contrasts between the simplicity and purity of country life against the temptations and complexities of city life. It is Murnau’s first American film, but all of his German Expressionist sensibilities remain intact. Please include Sunrise on your bucket list with the prepared knowledge that life is fleeting.

Happy Together

Happy Together (1997) is directed by Wong Kar-wai. As in his other amazing films from that time, Happy Together is photographed by the renowned Christopher Doyle. A young couple from Hong Kong find their personal sanctuary in Buenas Aires, Argentina. The relationship becomes tumultuous with differences in direction and an attempt to rekindle. Happy Together is a cinematic beauty with assault.