- “Porto” (2016): This independent romantic drama tells the story of two strangers who meet in the city of Porto and spend a passionate night together.
- “Night Train to Lisbon” (2013): Starring Jeremy Irons, this film revolves around a Swiss professor who embarks on a journey to unravel the life of a Portuguese poet in Porto.
- “The Strange Case of Angelica” (2010): Directed by Manoel de Oliveira, this surreal film follows a photographer who falls in love with a young woman who mysteriously comes to life in one of his photographs.
- “The Ornithologist” (2016): In this critically acclaimed Portuguese film, an ornithologist becomes lost in the wilderness in northern Portugal, encountering various strange and symbolic events.
- “Bed and Board” (1970): Part of François Truffaut’s “Antoine Doinel” series, this film features the character Antoine living in Porto, navigating his marriage and fatherhood.
- “My Life Without Me” (2003): Although not entirely set in Porto, this emotional drama includes scenes shot in the city. The movie follows a young woman who discovers she has a terminal illness and decides to make the most of her remaining time.
- “A Talking Picture” (2003): Directed by Manoel de Oliveira, this film takes place on a luxury cruise ship departing from Lisbon and follows a conversation between a mother and daughter as they sail the Douro River to Porto.
- “Singularidades de uma Rapariga Loura” (2009): Based on a short story by Eça de Queirós, this film tells the story of a young accountant who falls in love with a beautiful blonde woman he sees from his office window in Porto.
- “Oporto of My Childhood” (2001): This documentary directed by Manoel de Oliveira explores the director’s memories of growing up in Porto and his experiences during the Portuguese dictatorship.
- “A Sound of Thunder” (2005): While this sci-fi film is not entirely set in Porto, it features scenes shot in the city. It follows a group of time visitors who accidentally change the course of evolution during a prehistoric hunt.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Porto
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