- “La vie en rose” (2007) – This biographical drama depicts the life of French singer Édith Piaf, who was born in the Lorraine region.
- “La promesse de l’aube” (2017) – Based on Romain Gary’s autobiographical novel, this film explores the author’s childhood in Lorraine.
- “Nelly & Monsieur Arnaud” (1995) – Set in Nancy, a city in Lorraine, this French drama follows the complex relationship between a young woman and a retired judge.
- “Rien ne va plus” (1997) – Directed by Claude Chabrol, this crime thriller takes place in the Lorraine region and tells the story of a couple’s risky gambling scheme.
- “Je vais bien, ne t’en fais pas” (2006) – Although primarily set in Paris, parts of this drama take place in the Lorraine region, exploring the protagonist’s search for her missing brother.
- “Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis” (2008) – While most of the film is set in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, there are references to the Lorraine region as well. This comedy tells the story of a postal worker who is transferred from the sunny south to the chilly north.
- “L’enfant d’en haut” (2012) – Set in the Swiss Alps, near the border with the Lorraine region, this drama follows a young boy who resorts to stealing to survive.
- “L’Ami retrouvé” (1989) – Based on the novel by Fred Uhlman, this film is set in Germany during the rise of Nazism but features scenes in the Lorraine region, exploring the friendship between two boys from different backgrounds.
- “L’ordre et la morale” (2011) – This French drama takes place in New Caledonia, an overseas territory where some inhabitants originate from the Lorraine region.
- “Colt 45” (2014) – Although the movie is primarily set in Marseille, the protagonist hailed from the Lorraine region, and the people’s mentality is tied to their origins.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in the Lorraine region
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