Feel-good movies to lift your spirits

A classic musical to put a good face and a melody on bad weather. If you need to escape, do it with music and historical cinema like this movie.

'There's something about Mary' belongs to that genre of romantic comedies of the nineties that would now be politically incorrect. However, if you feel like not thinking, and maybe laughing too, try revisiting it.

Directed, produced and written by Stephen Chow, this comedy shows how the 'Axe Gang' rules a town while a group of neighbours with magnificent powers join together to defend their neighbourhood.

This Tim Burton movie about happiness (and love, hope and dreams) is just what you need. Warning: you're going to get excited.

Matilda is a must-have title for all those who spent their childhood in the 1990s. Seeing it now will take you back to those happy days when everything was fun and new.

Here's another musical film, this one more recent (2008), which will make you feel much better in an instant. Unless you don't like Abba's music, of course.

Sebastian and Mia's love story may not have the classic ending of romance stories, but it is a tribute to the purest cinema and musical. It will make you sing.

The idea that a time machine can teleport you to another era is inspiring when you go through troubled days. You can see the whole saga as a series now!

Disney's 'Fantasia' is one of those movies that never grows old and teleports you to another, better place. If your children haven't seen it, they'll love it too.

The title says it all: it's about starting over. As an indie movie, this creation of John Carney is a benchmark. Featuring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo, its story gives you a real boost.

This South Korean drama has stolen the hearts of viewers all over the world since its release in 2002. Endearing and funny, it shows how a young boy from Seoul learns to interact with his mute grandmother in a remote village.

An excellent example of the work of director Wes Anderson, this film raises positivity (and color) to the maximum. It's a children's story that also suits adults. Perhaps "fairy tale" films like 'Moonrise Kingdom' are needed more than ever at this time.

Olive Hoover is a contestant in a children's beauty pageant. Her entire family decides to accompany her on her journey and... then things start to happen. A funny film, but also one that invites you to reflect on issues relating childhood, stereotypes, and family.

If you're with children at home, what better way to spend your time than watching classic movies for the whole family? Like, for example, Mary Poppins. You'll enjoy yourselves regardless of your ages.

A romantic comedy moving between New York City and Singapore, 'Crazy Rich Asians' will take you away from your daily troubles for a few hours.

This musical starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire is a classic movie version of joyfulness. It all starts when a fashion photographer searches a "different" face for an important magazine in Paris. The rest is cinema history.

Don't worry about subtitles! This French movie from 2001 is worth it. Amélie Poulain's story encourages you to look for inspiration in the small things of everyday life.

A film that takes you to a carefree summer holiday and makes you laugh out loud. Three cousins who are each having some personal issues, take a break together and go back to the coastal town where they used to spend their summers together.

Another classic with Audrey Hepburn. It's about love at first sight, the anticipation of first times and (yes) the freedom to get out of your life for a while and play at being someone else.

Do you need to laugh? This Billy Wilder classic is all you need today. It doesn't matter if you have seen it or not, because it's one of those titles you always come back to.

Zoolander's costumes are a sight to behold. It doesn't matter if you feel sad, if you're stressed out, if you don't know what's going to happen in the next few weeks; this film will make you laugh.

If you like classic films, you'll adore this musical comedy by Leo McCarey starring the Marx Brothers. It premiered in 1933 and a true icon rather than just a movie.

This French indie film tells a love story that begins in childhood and ends in... Well, maybe it never ends. Besides the special narrative tone and the careful aesthetic where the colours red and green dominate everything, there is a lot of sentiment in this movie.

Five love stories occurring at the same time in a hot, summertime Madrid. Who wouldn't like to dream away with the images of summer romance?

If you have to choose between some board game and 'Jumanji' the movie, we recommend you to choose to throw the dice by hitting the PLAY button!

This film with Lindsay Lohan marked an entire generation. Returning to it can give you a good time as well as inspire you for your next spring looks, once the quarantine is over.

How about a Woody Allen movie? Love triangle comedies are always entertaining. Moreover, in 'Midnight in Paris', there is also the touch of fantasy that gives a note of optimism to uncertain days.

In 'The Life of Brian,' Monty Python tells the story of Christ from a satirical perspective. If you haven't watched it durin Easter weekend, you can still do so. It's always a good laugh.

This film captures the Nouvelle Vague and Jean-Luc Godard in all their glory. It explores the relationships of love and/or friendship between men and women in a fresh and somewhat theatrical way - though you should keep in mind that it premiered in 1961.

Chris Gardner, the protagonist of this film (played by Will Smith) is left on the street with his son after being kicked out of his apartment. Instead of giving up, he discovers that there is a way to seek (and find) happiness in any circumstance.

A classic Italian film. In 'Life is Beautiful,' (La vita è bella), Roberto Benigni achieves the impossible: finding happiness and beauty in misfortune.