WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Alentejo

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  • “Night Train to Lisbon” (2013): This drama film follows a Swiss professor who travels to Lisbon and becomes immersed in the philosophical musings of a Portuguese author, with parts of the story set in Alentejo.
  • “Evil Things” (2009): A horror film depicting a group of friends on a road trip who find themselves terrorized by an evil force while traveling through the countryside of Alentejo.
  • “Alice” (2005): Set in the scenic Alentejo landscape, this Portuguese film tells the story of a ten-year-old girl who embarks on a journey to find the father she has never met.
  • “Os Gatos Não Têm Vertigens” (2014): This heartwarming Portuguese film set in Alentejo depicts the story of two young boys who embark on an adventure to search for a better life outside their small town.
  • “António, um Rapaz de Lisboa” (2015): Another film set in Alentejo, it takes place in the 1960s and revolves around a young boy named António who dreams of meeting his father, whom he has never known.
  • “Outono, Inverno” (2013): This Portuguese drama explores various generations of a family while taking in the magnificent landscapes of Alentejo throughout the changing seasons.
  • “Bad Investigate” (2018): A comedy-action film in which two police officers must solve a murder case that leads them across different regions in Portugal, including Alentejo.
  • “The Miracle of Fatima” (1952): While not exclusively set in Alentejo, part of this movie takes place there. It tells the story of the visionaries who witnessed the alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fatima.
  • “The House of Spirits” (1993): Although most of this film is set in Chile, there are scenes depicting the Portuguese countryside, including Alentejo. Based on a famous novel, it explores the lives of the Trueba family.
  • “Tormento” (2017): A thrilling drama set in Portugal, showcasing both urban and rural locations, including the landscapes of Alentejo.
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