10 Films That Look and Feel Like Summer (Even When It’s Raining)

The idea of summertime brings to mind long, languid warm days, carefree, sun-baked holidays, the sound of crickets and sultry evenings spent alfresco. Summer changes the way we feel, often lighter and freer. Some films imbue such images and emotions more than others; we round up the 10 best.

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From: Harper's BAZAAR UK 

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My Summer of Love

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Proof of how much can happen even in Britain’s short summers is My Summer of Love, starring Emily Blunt and Nathalie Press as two teenagers from the opposite sides of the track who strike an unlikely, yet intense friendship. Against the beautiful backdrop of Yorkshire, the two spend a summer listening to Edith Piaf, getting drunk and enjoying moments of charged intimacy. But summer always has to come to an end, and often with it the joyfulness of the sunshine months. The film’s mood turns dark as term time beckons. While the plot might be familiar, its captivating retelling and strong performances makes it feel fresh.

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