- “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” (2008) – This romantic drama by Woody Allen follows the lives of two American tourists (played by Scarlett Johansson and Rebecca Hall) who become entangled with a passionate Spanish artist (played by Javier Bardem).
- “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” (2006) – Based on the novel, this film is set in 18th-century Barcelona and tells the story of a gifted perfumer who becomes obsessed with creating the ultimate scent.
- “All About My Mother” (1999) – Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, this drama takes place in Barcelona and explores themes of motherhood, identity, and loss in the life of a grieving woman.
- “The Orphanage” (2007) – A Spanish horror film set in a coastal region near Barcelona. It follows a woman who returns to her childhood home, an orphanage, to reopen it as a facility for disabled children.
- “The Skin I Live In” (2011) – Another film by Pedro Almodóvar, this psychological thriller is set in Toledo, Spain, and stars Antonio Banderas. While not directly set in Catalonia, it’s a notable Spanish film.
- “Biutiful” (2010) – Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, this film is set in Barcelona and tells the story of a terminally ill man who tries to make peace with his life while facing various challenges.
- “L’Auberge Espagnole” (2002) – Although the majority of the movie is set in a shared apartment in Barcelona, it explores the experiences of a group of international students from various European countries.
- “Black Bread” (2010) – This Catalan-language drama is set in rural Catalonia during the post-Spanish Civil War period. It revolves around a young boy who uncovers dark family secrets.
- “Pa Negre” (2010) – Another film set in post-Civil War Catalonia, it portrays the hardships faced by a boy during that period as he navigates a world marred by fear and deception.
- “REC” (2007) – A found-footage horror film set in Barcelona, it follows a television reporter and her cameraman as they document an outbreak of a mysterious virus in an apartment building.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Catalonia
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