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“Dear Noortje: Why, I sometimes wonder, do so many love letters start with ‘I meant to write sooner,’ or ‘I should write to you more often,’ or a more fanciful variation of the same?” reads a young man in Tara Fallaux’s short film. “Maybe because people are lazy and, in their daily lives, easily find an excuse for that laziness,” the man ventures, “while it’s harder to justify on paper. Maybe the reason is deeper.”

Those reasons and more are explored in the exquisite documentary "Love Letters," from Amsterdam-based production company HALAL Films. Fallaux trains the camera on various couples as they read each other heartfelt letters and openly discuss their relationship. We also hear from singles, who read letters they wrote to ex-lovers while reflecting on the trials and tribulations of these life-changing relationships. The film is an intimate rumination on the project of love—and, ultimately, the virtues of vulnerability. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/ind...

"Love Letters" was directed by Tara Fallaux and produced by HALAL Films ( https://halal.amsterdam/). It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.

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