- “Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner” (2001) – A Canadian epic film about an Inuit hunter and his family in the Arctic.
- “Bon Cop, Bad Cop” (2006) – A comedy thriller that follows two police officers, one from Ontario and the other from Quebec, as they reluctantly work together to solve a murder.
- “Monsieur Lazhar” (2011) – This drama film follows an Algerian immigrant who replaces a deceased teacher in a Montreal school and forms a bond with his students.
- “Barney’s Version” (2010) – A film adaptation of Mordecai Richler’s novel, it explores the life of the flawed and loveable Barney Panofsky, set against the backdrop of various Canadian cities.
- “The F Word” (2013) – This romantic comedy, also known as “What If,” is set in Toronto and follows the relationship between two friends who debate if they should take their attraction to the next level.
- “Incendies” (2010) – This gripping drama is set in both Montreal and Lebanon and tells the story of twins who journey to the Middle East to unravel their mother’s secret past.
- “The Sweet Hereafter” (1997) – Based on the novel by Russell Banks, this film is set in a small town in British Columbia and explores the aftermath of a tragic school bus accident.
- “My Winnipeg” (2007) – A and unconventional documentary, it portrays filmmaker Guy Maddin’s personal reflections on his hometown, Winnipeg.
- “Away from Her” (2006) – Set in rural Ontario, this poignant drama follows a couple struggling with the wife’s progressing Alzheimer’s disease.
- “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” (2010) – Although primarily set in Toronto, this offbeat comic book adaptation combines music, video games, and romance to tell the story of a young musician on a quest to win the heart of Ramona Flowers.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Canada
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