WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Gwynedd

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  • “First Knight” (1995): This romantic adventure film, starring Sean Connery and Richard Gere, features scenes set in Gwynedd’s beautiful countryside.
  • “Snowdonia” (1997): This independent drama follows the story of a group of hikers exploring the landscapes of Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd.
  • “The Secret of Roan Inish” (1994): Although primarily set in Ireland, this fantasy drama includes scenes shot on the enchanting Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd.
  • “The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain” (1995): This English comedy-drama is set in a fictional village in Gwynedd, where the townspeople rally to keep their beloved “mountain” officially classified as such when its height drops marginally below 1,000 feet.
  • “The Four Feathers” (2002): While the movie is mainly set in Sudan and the Middle East, a significant portion of the film was shot in Gwynedd’s countryside.
  • “Solomon & Gaenor” (1999): This romantic drama tells the tale of an Orthodox Jewish man and a young Welsh woman in Gwynedd during the early 20th century.
  • “The Edge of Love” (2008): Starring Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller, this biographical drama explores the relationships and lives of poet Dylan Thomas and his acquaintances in Gwynedd.
  • “Half Light” (2006): Set in the coastal town of Anglesey in Gwynedd, this psychological thriller features Demi Moore as a grieving writer unraveling a mystery.
  • “Y Gwyll/Hinterland” (2013-2016): Although not a movie but a television series, “Hinterland” showcases the landscapes of Aberystwyth in Gwynedd while solving intriguing crimes.
  • “The Snow Spider” (1988): Based on a popular children’s book, this fantasy TV series follows a young boy with magical powers set against the backdrop of Gwynedd’s rugged terrain.
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