WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Lisbon:

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  • “Night Train to Lisbon” (2013) – This film follows a Swiss professor who embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of an author’s life in Lisbon.
  • “The Invisible Life” (2019) – A Brazilian drama set during the 1950s follows two sisters who are separated and their lives throughout the years, with Lisbon serving as one of the key settings.
  • “The Conspirators” (1944) – A classic film noir set in Lisbon during World War II, telling the story of a spy and a Czech underground leader as they attempt to thwart Nazi plans.
  • “Tabu” (2012) – This Portuguese black-and-white film intertwines two love stories, one set in contemporary Lisbon and the other in Africa during the colonial period.
  • “Voyage to Lisbon” (2011) – A documentary that explores the city’s past and present through the eyes of several residents, highlighting its historical value and cultural diversity.
  • “The House of the Spirits” (1993) – Although primarily set in various South American locations, this film adaptation of Isabel Allende’s novel features Lisbon as one of the backdrops.
  • “A Winter in Lisbon” (1991) – This French film follows a jazz musician who travels to Lisbon to study with a renowned pianist and becomes involved with his daughter.
  • “Dans la ville blanche” (1983) – A Belgian romantic drama about a young woman’s relationship with a mysterious man, set against the backdrop of Lisbon’s streets.
  • “The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima” (1952) – While not set exclusively in Lisbon, this historical drama is based on real events that occurred in Portugal and highlights the religious significance of Fatima, a town near Lisbon.
  • “The Great Lisbon Earthquake” (2011) – A documentary that examines the devastating earthquake that struck Lisbon in 1755 and its impact on the city’s architecture, society, and urban planning.
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