Are you wondering what to do on a Sunday afternoon? Check my selection of movies that I would “visit” if they were cities or countries and get inspired where to head next!
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Paris je t’aime…There are loads of movies about Paris….
First, “Paris, je t’aime” tells the stories of people living in different Parisian arrondissements. My favourite excerpt is “Bastille” and the quote of the main male character that will always resonate in my mind: “A force de se comporter come un homme amoureux, il devint de nouveau un homme amoureux”– By acting like a man in love, he became a man in love again”.
A good year. Dreaming of Provence and sunny vineyards?
Next on the list come Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard who will make you want to pack and enjoy la dolce vita in South of France.
Under the Tuscan sky pushed me to choose Tuscany over Rome
Another great movie about travelling that made me choose Tuscany over Rome is “Under the Tuscan sky”. In Tuscany, I savoured chianti and enjoyed good food and the postcard panoramic views of the region.
Wild
Furthermore, “Wild” is a movie about a new beginning and solo hiking through the Pacific Crest Trail. I’ve been in Canada only once, but confirm that the landscapes are supernatural. The movie (as well as the book) will leave you speechless.
The world is big and salvation lurks around the corner
By the same token, this is a Bulgarian movie with brilliant characters and absolutely unexpected scenario. Besides, It’s a tandem cycling a grandfather and his grandson undertake from Germany to Bulgaria through the countries in between. Full realism, humour, and crazy adventures.
101 Reykjavik
That was the first Icelandic movie (excluding documentaries about Iceland) I’ve ever watched. Iceland is a very popular destination nowadays and a lot of movies have been filmed there. Game of Thrones is one of the most famous ones, so check out the Game of Thrones location tour if you are a fan.
The Spanish apartment
Not to mention that “The Spanish apartment” stares beautiful Barcelona, its beaches and endless parties. With this in mind, the movie is hilarious and the fun is guaranteed!
The girl with a pearl earring
Therefore, if you are interested in art and Dutch painters, watch the movie about Vermeer’s masterpiece “The girl with a pearl earring”. The action takes place in Delft, the Netherlands. Needless to say that Delft is a splendid Dutch city which you absolutely must visit at least once!
Moscow does not believe in tears
On the other hand, I would like to introduce a movie from the Soviet-era filmed in Moscow – “Moscow does not believe in tears”. It’s an old classic and although a lot has changed in Russia since it will give you an insight into the Soviet lifestyle back in the days.
Ever heard of Dracula and Transilvania?
To conclude, a lot of cartoons on the legendary place of Transilvania and the character of Dracula were created. Never thought to visit the country? Give it a try. The Carpathian mountain is just breathtaking. Watch “Stars never leave their orbits” Bezymyannaya Zvezda it’s very old school Russian movie, but the story takes place in Sinaia – one of the biggest Romanian ski resorts. Even in the summer, you won’t get bored there…
Did you enjoy my selection of movies “to visit” if they were cities or countries?
Thanks for reading!