- “The Big Blue” (1988) – Directed by Luc Besson, this film tells the story of a deep-sea diver and his love for the ocean. It features underwater scenes filmed in the region, specifically in Amélie-les-Bains and the Pyrénées-Orientales.
- “The Spanish Apartment” (2002) – Directed by Cédric Klapisch, this comedy-drama follows a French student’s experiences while studying abroad in Barcelona. Although the majority of the movie takes place in Spain, there are scenes set in the town of Collioure, located in the Pyrénées-Orientales department.
- “La Gloire de Mon Pere” (1990) – Based on Marcel Pagnol’s memoir, this film depicts his childhood in Provence during the early 20th century. Some scenes were shot in small towns throughout Midi-Pyrénées, notably in L’Isle-Jourdain in the Gers department.
- “La Jeune Fille et les Loups” (2008) – Directed by Gilles Legrand, this romantic drama takes place in a remote region of Midi-Pyrénées. The story centres around a young woman and the love triangle she finds herself in while living among wolves.
- “The Grapes of Wrath” (1940) – Although this classic film, based on John Steinbeck’s novel, is primarily set in Oklahoma during the Great Depression, there is a memorable scene filmed in the city of Béziers, located in the Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées region.
- “Amélie” (2001) – While most of this whimsical romantic comedy is set in Montmartre, Paris, there are a few scenes set in Midi-Pyrénées. The main character, Amélie, visits her father’s grave in the fictional village of Noyers-sur-Jabron, which was actually filmed in Peyrolles, a village in the Aveyron department.
- “The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec” (2010) – Directed by Luc Besson, this adventure-comedy follows the escapades of a fearless journalist set in early 20th-century Paris. While the majority of the film unfolds in the French capital, there is a scene set in the town of Conques in the Aveyron department.
- “The Passengers” (2009) – Starring Anne Hathaway and Patrick Wilson, this psychological thriller features scenes set in Toulouse, a city in the Midi-Pyrénées region. The plot revolves around an airplane crash survivor who starts to suspect that she is connected to a larger conspiracy.
- “La Truite” (1982) – Directed by Joseph Losey, this drama tells the story of a woman who becomes involved in the salmon fishing industry. The movie explores themes of power and manipulation and features scenes set in the village of Cun, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées department.
- “Le Mariage à Trois” (2010) – This French comedy, directed by Jacques Doillon, showcases the life of a recently-divorced man who becomes entangled in a love triangle with two women. The film is set in various locations within the Midi-Pyrénées region, including Toulouse.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Midi-Pyrénées
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