Sad Evening

Sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves is allow ourselves to cry. A sad, moving film works like an emotional release valve — it gives us an excuse to feel what's already inside us. This category is a carefully chosen set of films for an evening when you need to let go and come out lighter.

Why do sad films help us?

Psychologists call it catharsis — living someone else's story helps us order our own emotions. A good, moving drama doesn't bring you down, it cleanses. The strongest effect comes from films built on real relationships and loss, with characters easy to root for. In this category we've gathered titles rated highly precisely for their emotional power.

How to set up a moving evening?

Create some calm — silence your phone, prepare tissues and give yourself unhurried time. Moving films are best watched alone or with your closest person. Many of them are longer productions that give emotion time to grow. After the watch it's worth reaching for something light — a feel-good comedy, for example.