Perhaps not everyone knows that the word "melodrama" comes from the ancient Greek words "melos" – song and "drama" – action. The events of movies in this genre are usually conveyed in an aura of the vivid emotional state of the characters, the struggle of good against evil, and romantic experiences. Foreign melodramas were first made in France at the beginning of the last century. The initiative was quickly picked up by Italy, Sweden, the USA, Germany, and at the same time, the first Russian melodramas appeared featuring the famous Vera Kholodnaya. Over the years, the melodramatic genre has secured its firm niche in world cinema and has become a favorite for many, especially for women. The plots of melodramas range from tearful tragedies to cheerful stories with happy endings, but they are all united by love. In our selection, we have gathered melodramas about love that will surely delight fans of the genre. You can watch online old Soviet masterpieces "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears," "Girls," "Love and Doves," "The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath," and modern foreign melodramas about love "Silver Linings Playbook," "Virgin Territory," "Killers." Choose and empathize with the characters. Enjoy your viewing.