Ben je op zoek naar films of series die vergelijkbaar zijn met 'Die Zeit, die bleibt' (2005)? Deze Franse dramafilm, geregisseerd door François Ozon, raakt thema's als sterfelijkheid, familiebanden en zelfacceptatie. In dit artikel vind je 10 titels die eenzelfde emotionele diepgang en cinematografische stijl bieden, perfect voor liefhebbers van ingetogen en betekenisvolle verhalen.

The Hours (2002)
Beschreibung: Interweaving the lives of three women across different time periods, the film explores themes of depression, existential dread, and the search for purpose.
Fakt: The movie is based on Michael Cunningham's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, which itself was inspired by Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway.'


The Sea Inside (2004)
Beschreibung: This film examines the ethical and emotional complexities of euthanasia through the true story of a man fighting for the right to end his own life.
Fakt: The movie is based on the life of Ramón Sampedro, who became a symbol for the right-to-die movement in Spain.


The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)
Beschreibung: The film explores themes of mortality, human fragility, and the resilience of the human spirit through the lens of a man who is paralyzed but finds freedom through his imagination.
Fakt: The movie is based on the real-life memoir of Jean-Dominique Bauby, who wrote the book by blinking his left eyelid, the only part of his body he could move after a stroke.


The Father (2020)
Beschreibung: The film portrays the disorienting experience of dementia from the perspective of an aging man, blurring the lines between reality and perception.
Fakt: The Father is based on the French play 'Le Père' by Florian Zeller, who also co-wrote the screenplay and directed the film.


A Single Man (2009)
Beschreibung: The film captures a day in the life of a grieving man, exploring themes of loss, loneliness, and the search for meaning in the face of despair.
Fakt: This was fashion designer Tom Ford's directorial debut, and it received critical acclaim for its visual style and emotional depth.


The Son (2022)
Beschreibung: This film deals with the emotional turmoil of a family grappling with a son's mental health issues, touching on themes of parental responsibility and helplessness.
Fakt: The Son is part of a trilogy by Florian Zeller, following 'The Father,' and explores similar themes of family and psychological struggle.


Amour (2012)
Beschreibung: This film delves into the profound and often painful aspects of love and caregiving as an elderly couple faces the challenges of aging and illness.
Fakt: Amour won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.


Still Alice (2014)
Beschreibung: The story focuses on a woman's struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, highlighting themes of identity, memory, and the passage of time.
Fakt: Julianne Moore won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Alice, a role that required her to depict the gradual loss of cognitive function.


A Ghost Story (2017)
Beschreibung: This unconventional film explores themes of grief, time, and the afterlife through the perspective of a ghost silently observing the lives of those he left behind.
Fakt: The ghost's costume was a simple white sheet with eye holes, a deliberate choice to evoke childhood memories of Halloween costumes.


The Farewell (2019)
Beschreibung: The film examines cultural differences in dealing with terminal illness, focusing on a family's decision to keep a grandmother's diagnosis a secret from her.
Fakt: The story is based on director Lulu Wang's personal experience, making it a deeply personal and authentic narrative.
