- “The Mighty Quinn” (1989) – This crime thriller stars Denzel Washington as a Caribbean police chief who gets involved in a murder investigation taking place on the fictional island of St. Catherine, which is actually based on the British Virgin Islands.
- “The Deep” (1977) – Although not entirely set in the British Virgin Islands, parts of this adventure film were shot in the Baths at Virgin Gorda, showcasing its beaches and natural beauty.
- “Voyage of the Damned” (1976) – While this film primarily takes place on an ocean liner, it includes scenes filmed in the British Virgin Islands, particularly in Road Town, the capital of Tortola.
- “Club Paradise” (1986) – Though not explicitly set in the British Virgin Islands, this comedy film starring Robin Williams was shot on location in St. Thomas and St. John, which are part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, neighbouring the British Virgin Islands.
- “Dark Tide” (2012) – While not receiving critical acclaim, this adventure thriller starring Halle Berry features underwater sequences filmed around the British Virgin Islands.
- “Tropical Heaven” by Patricia Gaffney: This novel explores the lives of three women who find themselves drawn to the beauty and mystique of the British Virgin Islands. It paints a vivid picture of the islands’ landscapes and creates an engaging story of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
- “Island in the Sea” by Anita Hughes: Set against the backdrop of the British Virgin Islands, this novel follows a woman who escapes to the islands to recover from a devastating loss. As she navigates the local culture and landscapes, she finds unexpected love and healing along the way.
- “An Embarrassment of Mangoes” by Ann Vanderhoof: This memoir recounts the author’s journey sailing through the Caribbean, including her time spent exploring the British Virgin Islands. It offers a delightful mix of travel storytelling, cultural insights, and mouth-watering descriptions of local cuisine.
- “Treasure of the British Virgin Islands” by Sara Mitchell: This adventure-packed novel follows a young archaeologist who stumbles upon a hidden treasure on one of the British Virgin Islands. As she sets out on a thrilling quest to uncover the island’s secrets, she encounters danger, romance, and the allure of buried pirate treasure.
- “God’s Little Soldier” by Kiran Nagarkar: This thought-provoking novel delves into the complexities of religion and politics through the story of a young man growing up in the British Virgin Islands. It explores themes of identity, extremism, and spirituality against the backdrop of the island’s culture.
WANDERLIST: BVI in books and on film
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