Before Sunrise (1995)

Before Sunrise really is the perfect romance movie. Before Sunrise is a movie that is steeped with poetry through philosophical musings and complex connection. The lyricism in the movie points to a transcendental love that surpasses death and suffering, where its imprint stays within memory. It is an all-encompassing yet transient feeling that conquers every corner of Vienna, from the sanctuary of a beautiful cathedral to the tallest heights which oversee the Vienna skyline. It also feels like a quintessential love story, timeless in its swallowing impulses, aided by a classical soundtrack that elevates its universal emotions. Yet, the inevitable prospect of their separation becomes painful as the night goes on. Celine and Jesse debate the meaning of death, the impulses of men and women, the fate of failing romantic relationships, even their futures. Both share such a strong chemistry, as displayed through micro-expressions and through perspicacious dialogue. Time in this film feels both slow and fast at the same time; each of them engage in profound conversation, but it feels like a race against time.