- Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003): This historical drama is set in 17th-century Delft and tells the fictional story behind Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer’s famous painting.
- The Windmill Massacre (2016): Set in the Netherlands, this horror film follows a group of tourists who become trapped in a haunted windmill, experiencing a night of terrifying encounters.
- Black Book (2006): Directed by Paul Verhoeven, this World War II thriller follows a young Jewish woman who joins the resistance and must navigate a web of deception and danger in the Netherlands.
- The Hiding Place (1975): Based on a true story, this drama takes place in World War II Netherlands and portrays the inspiring resistance efforts of the ten Boom family, who helped hide Jews during the Nazi occupation.
- Tulip Fever (2017): Set in 17th-century Amsterdam, this romantic drama follows a young woman who falls in love with a painter commissioned to paint her portrait, amidst the infamous tulip mania.
- Ocean’s Twelve (2004): This heist comedy takes the crew of Danny Ocean to Amsterdam as they plan a major robbery and encounter unexpected challenges in the Dutch capital.
- Simon (2004): This Dutch film portrays the heartwarming friendship between an Amsterdam barber and a young man with Down syndrome, highlighting their experiences and adventures in the city.
- Blue Movie (1971): Directed by Wim Verstappen, this Dutch film is considered one of the first commercially successful erotic films, set in Amsterdam’s Red Light District.
- Antonia’s Line (1995): This critically acclaimed Dutch film tells the story of a strong-willed woman and her family through several generations in a rural village in the Netherlands.
- Diamonds Are Forever (1971): While the majority of this James Bond film is set in Las Vegas and other locations, the film includes scenes set in Amsterdam, showcasing its canals and historical charm.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in the Netherlands
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