WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Lille
“Welcome to the Sticks” (2008) – This French comedy takes place in and around Lille,…
“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…
“The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera: This internationally acclaimed novel takes place in…
“Blindness” by Saramago José: While not exclusively set in Riga, this dystopian novel includes scenes…
“Redemption” (2013): This crime thriller follows a former special forces soldier seeking justice in the…
Saint Petersburg is a city steeped in history, culture, architectural magnificence and world-class museums. The…
“The Girl from Monday” (2005) – Directed by Hal Hartley, this science fiction film features…
Seville, Spain’s capital of Andalusia is known for its gilded history, architecture, small streets with…
“Eastern Plays” (2009): Directed by Kamen Kalev, this Bulgarian drama explores the lives of two…
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson: This gripping thriller, set in contemporary…
Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, effortlessly blends medieval charm with a modern culture thtrough…
“If on a winter’s night a visitor” by Italo Calvino: This postmodern novel takes place…
“L’Emperador de Valencia” (1934): This historical drama depicts the life of Emperor Charles V and…
“La sombra del viento” (The Shadow of the Wind) by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: This internationally…
“The City of Ashes” by Andrzej Sapkowski: This novel is part of the “Witcher” series…
“The Brave Adventures of a Little Shoemaker” (1970) – This film follows the spirited adventures…
“Les Misérables” by Victor Hugo: This classic novel follows the lives of numerous characters in…
Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Alberta offers a tapestry of natural wonders…
“The Shining” by Stephen King: Set in the fictional Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies,…
Connecticut, also known as the “Constitution State,” is situated between New York and Boston and…