It’s been six weeks of complete lockdown here in Milan, and I have gone through full palette of emotions (feeling like a few years have gone by and the world will never be the same).

After days of watching tv series on Netflix and videos on YouTube I was overwhelmed by the amount of useless content and information, which, personally, got me more anxious then ever before (I am sure some of you can relate). So, I decided to start consciously consuming visual content and make sure that from now on only truly beautiful, meaningful imagery will be let in. Turns out, beauty and can be therapeutic.

Here is my very personal list of movies that will hopefully take your mind off things and immerse you into a different world for a few hours:

1. Last Tango in Paris (1972)
Emotional, erotic drama with Marlon Brando, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.

2. High Society (1956)
Grace Kelly wearing pearls, Frank Sinatra, vintage cars and lots of humor – perfetto, I should add.

3. Senso (1954)
Italian masterpiece with fabulous fashion and Venetian interiors, by Luchino Visconti.

4. Roman Holiday (1953)
“Stuck with boredom in her confinement, a princess escapes from her guardians and falls in love with an American news reporter in Rome.” Can’t we see the similarities of the plot lines?

5. Some Like it Hot (1959)
Certainly, this list could not not include Marilyn Monroe and her most known film, which is as deliriously funny and fresh today as it was almost six decades ago.

6. Funny Face (1957)
Light comedy that features beautiful Audrey Hepburn and iconic fashion photographer Richard Avedon. And yes, all outfits in this picture are true inspiration and a must-see.

7. La Dolce Vita (1960)
You have to watch it at least for the scene where Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg are elegantly kissing in the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

8. Marnie (1964)
A very unusual story with psychological twist and 60’s fashion filmed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Enjoy watching!
Sending you all love and positive energy, wherever you are.
❤️

Article written by Anastasia,
Founder of Port’Arte