Seemingly triggered by anything and eased by nothing, an existential crisis and the anxiety that accompanies it can be difficult to deal with. For most of today’s youth, the pressure to succeed can be crushing. If you’re not changing the world by 30, the world tells you you’re doing something wrong. From the constant oppressive thoughts that tell you you’re not doing enough to the feeling of being overworked, stressed, and depressed – we’ve all been there.
If you’re struggling to find yourself, here are a few movies to lose yourself in and realize that sometimes you need to take a breather too.
Amélie
Amélie is an enchanting woman who has taken it upon herself to make people happy. Her mischievous demeanour manifests as a coping mechanism for her isolation and loneliness. The entire movie plays out like a colourful montage in a whimsical land that seems far removed from reality. In its own charming way, it changes the way you look at life and at yourself.
Garden State
Over the years, Garden State has been loved, mocked, and discarded. Zach Braff’s directorial debut is about a struggling actor who returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral and finds himself being forced to grow up in the process. It does have its fair share of played out characters and hackneyed tropes, but is profound nonetheless and invites you to embrace your emotions while exploring the infinite abyss.
Lost in Translation
While this movie doesn’t strictly match the rest of this list, it’s one that can teach you empathy and self-love if you pay attention to its nuances. Melancholy and subtle in its narrative, it follows two strangers who find themselves and each other in their loneliness. It’s unassuming, demure, and the kind of movie that has more meaning in what is hesitated, held back and left unsaid.
Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook takes a witty, unique approach to mental health and is a wonderful movie about discovering your own happiness. Pat and Tiffany, in their own separate ways, are brash, unaccepted by the general public, and trying to deal with their mental illnesses. The movie is predictable, but comfortable in its familiarity, and still manages to be memorable.
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