Movies like I Am Love

Like I Am Love, Call Me by Your Name offers a lush exploration of desire set against an opulent Italian backdrop. Both films are directed by Luca Guadagnino and showcase his unique ability to capture the intricacies of human emotion through sumptuous visuals and nuanced performances.

Lars von Trier's Melancholia, akin to I Am Love, is imbued with aesthetic beauty and emotional depth. It presents a profound narrative about relationships and personal despair, all set against a backdrop of impending cosmic disaster, resonating with the intense emotional tapestry of I Am Love.

Carol captures the same stirring depiction of forbidden love and sumptuous visual storytelling as I Am Love. Set in 1950s New York, it follows the complex relationship between two women from different backgrounds, mirroring the theme of passionate, unexpected love affairs.

The Hours intertwines the lives of three women from different eras, each dealing with the complexities of emotion, identity, and societal expectations. Its lyrical narrative and profound character studies echo the deeply emotional and character-driven storytelling of I Am Love.

Far from Heaven, like I Am Love, explores themes of forbidden love and social taboos. Set in the 1950s, it examines the life of a housewife who faces adversity when she falls in love with a man deemed socially unacceptable, presented through stunning cinematography and period detail.