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The nature of grief

posted 3 months ago by bohemianroxie (2478)
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I recently lost my companion of 20 years....and it goes without saying that I am devastated.
But I wonder if any of you know any films that you think deal with grief in a realistic but ultimately optimistic way.
The last thing I need is bleakness....or any films you would recommend as an escape.

On a side note ...one of our first dates was going to see "28 Days Later" but we were so high and talked all the way through so that we had no idea what it was even about. The other night I finally watched it. for the first time since.
It was pretty good.

[–] parkerbot (8993) 3 months ago

You could try In A Lonely Place from 1950 with Humphrey Bogart.

Or Brief Encounter from 1945 with Celia Johnson.

[–] bohemianroxie (2478) 3 months ago

Did they pass away in these films or break up?.
My significant other passed away

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[–] mikethemartian (6705) 3 months ago

Brief Encounter is an excellent film.

[–] mikethemartian (6705) 3 months ago

Brief Encounter is an excellent film.

[–] StoneKeeper (26644) 3 months ago

I’d recommend a feel-good film, a Christian film or a comedy…

Eddie the eagle (2015)

Miracles from heaven (2016)

Moonrise kingdom (2012)

Stay strong and courage to you. ❤️

[–] bohemianroxie (2478) 3 months ago

Thank you

[–] FredBurroughs (21447) 3 months ago

Deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I don't know that a film about the topic of grief would be the best medicine in this situation. Maybe you'd enjoy a healthy bit of escapism, like a thoroughly passable sci fi or adventure film.

Some ideas:

Miracle Beach (1993)
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983)
Stone Cold (1991)
Juwanna Mann (2002)
Fired Up! (2009)

[–] bohemianroxie (2478) 3 months ago

Scifi yes..great idea..thanks!

[–] fourlemons (1660) 3 months ago

I'm very sorry for your loss. I don't know any great movies about the loss of a significant other to recommend, but I just found this, if it helps. Maybe someone more knowledgeable than me about movies can weigh in.

From Surviving to Transcending Your Grief:

A River Runs Through It (1992) starring Robert Redford, Brad Pitt
About Schmidt (2002) starring Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis
An Unfinished Life (2005) starring Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez
Angela's Ashes (2000) starring Andrew Bennett, Joe Breen
Corrina, Corrina (1994) starring Whoopi Goldberg, Ray Liotta
Finding Neverland (2004) starring Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet
Four Weddings And A Funeral (1994) starring Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell
Good Will Hunting (1999) starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon
In America (2002) starring Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton
If Only (2004) starring Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Paul Nichols
Life (1999) starring Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence
Life As A House (2001) starring Kevin Cline, Kristin Scott Thomas
Message In A Bottle (1999) starring Kevin Costner, Robin Wright Penn
Nicholas' Gift (1998) starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Alan Bates
Shadowlands (1994) starring Anthony Hopkins, Debra Winger
Simon Birch (1998) starring Ian Michael Smith, Oliver Platt
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) starring Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Patrick Pearson
The Secret Life Of Bees (2008) starring Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson

[–] db20db (17235) 3 months ago

I can't think of a movie offhand but this beautiful young woman's incredibly poignant story that I've been following on YouTube immediately comes to mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZJvBfoHDk0. Simon Cowell has ranked her as the #1 best Golden Buzzer moment and has always gotten emotional (which he struggles to suppress) in any interview addressing her. She died a year after that memorable performance. The sadness and grief was experienced world-wide, and so was a celebration of her inspiration and life! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYcOuepQTvs

[–] wheelin176 (2050) 3 months ago

This is beautiful.

[–] db20db (17235) 3 months ago

It was revealed during her memorial service that AGT doesn't like original songs. You can actually see that reaction on the faces of judges Simon Cowell & Sophia Vergara during her introduction. Her simple, heartfelt original, "It's Ok", ironically garnered two Golden Buzzer moments.

[–] bohemianroxie (2478) 2 months ago

Yes, I remember that. It was quite touching.
I didn't watch the show but it caught my eye on youtube.

[–] Bloodshot77 (13762) 3 months ago

I'm sorry you lost your partner. I cannot imagine how I would deal with it. Part of me wants to give up as well, but I would go on for my kid's sake.

Signed, million man.

[–] BeaSouth (3282) 3 months ago

Sorry for your loss. I hope you find some solace in talking about it here. My Life with Michael Keaton was an ultimately very positive movie in how his character and his wife (Nicole Kidman) handles his own impending death from cancer.

[–] curiousMInd101 (3407) 2 months ago

I'm truly sorry for what you're going through right now. I don't know what I'd do in your situation. I wish I could suggest a movie that captures the mix of loss and hope you're looking for, but unfortunately, I don't know of one. If I come across anything that might offer some comfort I'll share it with you.
❤️