- “Diamonds Are Forever” (1971): This James Bond film features Antwerp as one of its key locations, centred around the diamond trade the city is famous for.
- “The Memory of a Killer” (2003): A Belgian crime thriller that follows an aging hitman in Antwerp who agrees to take on one final job while dealing with his deteriorating memory.
- “Bullhead” (2011): A dark and gritty Belgian drama set in Antwerp’s underground cattle trade, focusing on a young farmer entangled in organized crime.
- “Brasserie Romantiek” (2012): This ensemble romantic comedy explores the lives of a group of diners visiting a restaurant in Antwerp on Valentine’s Day.
- “Dirty Mind” (2009): A quirky Belgian comedy that follows a man who wakes up after a car accident with an unusual condition—his memory only lasts for five minutes.
- “Moscow, Belgium” (2008): This Belgian romantic comedy-drama tells the story of a woman in Antwerp who finds love again after her husband leaves her for a younger woman.
- “Any Way the Wind Blows” (2003): A Belgian film set in Antwerp that weaves together multiple storylines of various characters over the course of one hot summer day.
- “Adem” (2010): This Belgian drama takes place in Antwerp and explores the interconnected lives of various characters coping with their struggles and desires.
- “Violet” (2014): A Belgian drama set in Antwerp that follows the life of a young woman named Jesse who is caught between her religious upbringing and her longing for freedom.
- “The Invader” (2011): This Belgian-French drama focuses on an African immigrant in Antwerp who becomes involved in criminal activities while struggling to assimilate into Belgian society.
- These movies offer a diverse range of genres and provide glimpses into the aspects of Antwerp’s culture, history, and society.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Antwerp
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