WANDERLIST: Ghana in books and on film
“The Perefect Picture” (2009): Directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, this romantic comedy-drama follows the lives of…
“The Perefect Picture” (2009): Directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, this romantic comedy-drama follows the lives of…
Ghana, the jewel of West Africa, offers a rich culture, a troubled history, and beautiful…
“Faust” by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe – Considered a masterpiece of German literature, this classic…
“Der Untergang” (2004) – This powerful drama depicts the final days of Adolf Hitler’s reign…
“Repentance” (1984) – Directed by Tengiz Abuladze, this film is a thought-provoking political allegory set…
Located in the heart of the Caucasus region, Georgia beckons intrepid visitors with its history,…
“The Extraordinary Journeys of Mr. West” (2019) – This French film, directed by Riad Sattouf,…
Located on the western coast of Africa, The Gambia is a small country with lots…
“The Demon Hunters” (Les Chasseurs de Démons): Released in 2016, this Gabonese horror movie tells…
Welcome to Gabon, a hidden treasure located along the western coast of central Africa, bursting…
“The Bounty” (1984) – This historical drama film starring Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins is…
French Polynesia, a paradise located in the heart of the South Pacific, is a dream…
“Papillon” (1973): Based on the autobiography of the same name, this gripping film follows the…
Located on the northeastern coast of South America, French Guiana ha as loomed large in…
“Les Misérables” by Victor Hugo – A sweeping epic set against the backdrop of 19th-century…
“Amélie” (2001) – A whimsical and heartwarming tale of a young woman named Amélie navigating…
“The Winter War” (Talvisota, 1989): This Finnish war film depicts the events of the Winter…
Finland, the land of lakes, forests, and Northern Lights, offers an blend of natural wonders…
“Cast Away” (2000): This popular film stars Tom Hanks as a FedEx executive who survives…
Welcome to Fiji, an enchanting archipelago located in the heart of the South Pacific. Mamanuca…
“No Time To Die” (2021): This James Bond thriller has scenes filmed on Kalsoy, and…
Located in the rugged North Atlantic half way between Iceland and Norway, the 18 Faroe…
Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, the oft-disputed Falkland Islands proudly stand as a hidden…
Located in the Mozambique Channel off the coast of East Africa, Europa Island is an…
“Difret” (2014): This powerful drama film, directed by Zeresenay Berhane Mehari, tells the inspiring true…
Located in the horn of Africa, Ethiopia is a land of enchantment, culture, and natural…
“The Naked Prey” (1965): Directed by Cornell Wilde, this adventure film follows the harrowing journey…
Welcome to the kingdom of Eswatini, a little gem tucked away in Southern Africa formerly…
“Tangerines” (2013): This Estonian-Georgian film is set during the 1992 War in Abkhazia. It tells…
Estonia, a country located on the shores of the Baltic Sea offerdhistory, nature, and medieval…
“The Asylum Seekers” (2009): Directed by Remy Nakache, this French film tells the story of…
Located along the Red Sea coast of Northeast Africa, often inaccessible Eritrea beckons the adventurous…
“The Dogs of War” (1980) – Directed by John Irvin, this film features scenes set…
Located in the heart of Central Africa, Equatorial Guinea is a hidden gem with a…
“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen – Set in the English countryside, this classic novel…
“Harry Potter” series (2001-2011) – This beloved franchise takes viewers to the magical world of…
“Cuzcatlan, Where the Clouds Meet” by Manlio Argueta: This novel examines the impact of the…
“Voces inocentes” (Innocent Voices): Based on true events, this film is set during the Salvadoran…
El Salvador, a small but country on the Pacific coast of Central America, is a…
“Death on the Nile” by Agatha Christie: This classic murder mystery is set aboard a…