Als je genoten hebt van 'Zeiten des Aufruhrs' (2008), het intense drama over een huwelijk in crisis, dan ben je vast op zoek naar soortgelijke films en series. In dit artikel vind je 10 titels die dezelfde emotionele diepgang en thema's van relaties, onvervulde dromen en maatschappelijke druk verkennen. Perfect voor wie meer wil van dit soort verhalen.

The Ice Storm (1997)
Beschreibung: Set in the 1970s, it captures the disintegration of family dynamics and the emotional coldness beneath the surface of suburban life.
Fakt: The film is based on Rick Moody's novel and features an ensemble cast, including Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver.


American Beauty (1999)
Beschreibung: Explores the disillusionment and existential crises of suburban life, focusing on characters trapped in unfulfilling relationships and societal expectations.
Fakt: The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and features a famous scene with a plastic bag dancing in the wind.


The Hours (2002)
Beschreibung: Delves into the emotional struggles of women across different time periods, highlighting themes of repression, identity, and the search for meaning.
Fakt: The film is based on Michael Cunningham's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, which itself is inspired by Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway.'


Far from Heaven (2002)
Beschreibung: A period drama that examines the constraints of 1950s suburban life, focusing on forbidden love and societal norms.
Fakt: The film is a homage to the melodramas of Douglas Sirk, particularly 'All That Heaven Allows.'


The Squid and the Whale (2005)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic yet heartbreaking look at a family's dissolution, focusing on the emotional fallout of divorce and misplaced ambitions.
Fakt: The film is semi-autobiographical, drawing from writer-director Noah Baumbach's own childhood experiences.


Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Beschreibung: A tragic love story about two men who struggle with their feelings for each other amidst societal disapproval and personal obligations.
Fakt: The film was initially controversial but went on to win three Academy Awards and critical acclaim.


Little Children (2006)
Beschreibung: Examines the quiet desperation of suburban parents, their unfulfilled desires, and the consequences of societal pressure.
Fakt: The film includes a voice-over narration that adds a literary quality, reminiscent of classic novels.


Blue Valentine (2010)
Beschreibung: A raw and intimate portrayal of a crumbling marriage, showcasing the emotional toll of unmet expectations and lost love.
Fakt: The film's nonlinear narrative structure contrasts the couple's early romance with their later struggles.


A Single Man (2009)
Beschreibung: Follows a grieving professor as he navigates loss, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a seemingly perfect but emotionally barren world.
Fakt: The film marks fashion designer Tom Ford's directorial debut and is noted for its visually striking aesthetic.


Carol (2015)
Beschreibung: A poignant love story set in the 1950s, exploring themes of forbidden love, societal constraints, and personal liberation.
Fakt: The film is based on Patricia Highsmith's semi-autobiographical novel 'The Price of Salt.'
