- “Volver” (2006) – Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, this drama explores the lives of three generations of women in Madrid.
- “The Skin I Live In” (2011) – Also directed by Pedro Almodóvar, this psychological thriller takes place in Madrid and tells a dark and mysterious story.
- “All About My Mother” (1999) – Yet another film by Pedro Almodóvar, this Academy Award-winning drama weaves together the lives of several women in Madrid.
- “The Devil’s Backbone” (2001) – Directed by Guillermo del Toro, this haunting film set during the Spanish Civil War features a Madrid orphanage as one of its key locations.
- “Talk to Her” (2002) – Another Pedro Almodóvar gem, this drama explores the emotional connections and complexities between two men in Madrid.
- “Open Your Eyes” (1997) – The inspiration for the Hollywood film “Vanilla Sky,” this Spanish thriller delves into the blurred lines between dreams and reality in Madrid.
- “Madrid, 1987” (2011) – This intense drama takes place entirely within a locked bathroom in Madrid, as two characters engage in a battle of words and ideologies.
- “The Others” (2001) – While primarily set on a remote English island, this supernatural thriller includes a significant portion filmed in the outskirts of Madrid.
- “El Laberinto del Fauno” (Pan’s Labyrinth) (2006) – Directed by Guillermo del Toro, this fantastical film is partially set in a mythical underworld, portrayed as an underground maze beneath rural Spain, including Madrid.
- “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” (1988) – Another Pedro Almodóvar classic, this dark comedy captures the dramatic lives of several women in Madrid.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Madrid
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