WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Hamburg
“A Most Wanted Man” (2014): Based on a novel by John le Carré, this espionage…
“A Most Wanted Man” (2014): Based on a novel by John le Carré, this espionage…
“Buddenbrooks” by Thomas Mann: This highly influential novel follows the life of a wealthy merchant…
“Helsinki, Forever ” (2018) – This documentary explores the history and atmosphere of Helsinki, showcasing…
“Baby Jane” by Sofi Oksanen: This novel tells the story of a young woman named…
Istanbul is a thrilling and exotic city where East meets West in the most intimate…
“My Name is Red” by Orhan Pamuk: Set in 16th-century Istanbul, this Nobel Prize-winning novel…
Located in the heart of Poland’s Silesian region, Katowice is a city that seamlessly blends…
“Ida” (2013): This critically acclaimed Polish drama, directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, explores the post-World War…
Located in northeastern Ukraine, Kharkiv is a city bursting with historical significance, culture, and an…
“Kharkiv has a Spring” (1968): This Soviet film is set in Kharkiv during World War…
“The White Guard” by Mikhail Bulgakov: Set during the Russian Revolution, this novel follows the…
“Everything Is Illuminated” (2005) – Based on Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel, this film follows a…
“And Quiet Flows the Don” by Mikhail Sholokhov: Although set primarily in the Don River…
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Directed by Steven Spielberg, this critically acclaimed film tells the story…
“The Spies of Warsaw” by Alan Furst – This historical spy novel is set in…
Built on the wealth of the woollen merchants of the pre industrial age, Leeds, a…
“The Damned United” (2009) – A biographical sports drama revolving around the legendary Leeds United…
Located in the northeastern corner of France, the enchanting city of Lille offers a blend…
“Welcome to the Sticks” (2008) – This French comedy takes place in and around Lille,…
“The Old Lie” by Claire O’Quinn – This historical novel is set in Lille during…
“Lisbon Story” (1994) – Directed by Wim Wenders, this film explores the city’s sights, sounds,…
“Night Train to Lisbon” by Pascal Mercier: This philosophical novel follows the journey of a…
Located in the heart of Eastern Europe lies the enchanting city of Ljubljana, also knon…
Lyon, the city located in the heart of France is known for its history, architectural…
“Silk” by Alessandro Baricco: This novel tells the story of a French merchant who travels…
“Volver” (2006) – Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, this drama explores the lives of three generations…
“Come and See” (1985) – A war drama set during World War II that showcases…
“The Unwomanly Face of War” by Svetlana Alexievich: Although not entirely set in Minsk, this…
Moscow, a city of contrasts where history meets modern vibrancy. Red Square and Kremlin: Begin…
“The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov: This iconic novel combines satirical elements and magical…
The Sound of Music (1965): While not entirely set in Bavaria, this classic musical features…
Alexander Nevsky” (1938): Directed by Sergei Eisenstein, this historical film follows the legendary Prince Alexander…
“Boris Godunov” by Alexander Pushkin: This historical play, written by the father of Russian literature,…
“Battleship Potemkin” (1925): This iconic silent film directed by Sergei Eisenstein showcases the events of…
“The Twelve Chairs” by Ilf and Petrov: This satirical novel follows a comedic adventure as…
Located between the Ural Mountains and the Kama River, the city of Perm welcomes visitors…
“Sannikov Land” by Vladimir Obruchev: This adventure novel follows the journey of a scientific expedition…
Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, captivates visitors with its history, architecture, and character. Tucked away along…
Located in the heart of Europe, Prague is a city that effortlessly captivates its visitors…
“Amadeus” (1984): This Academy Award-winning film, set in Prague during the 18th century, tells the…