- “The Ornithologist” (2016): Directed by João Pedro Rodrigues, this film follows the adventures of a birdwatcher in a mystical forest near Porto.
- “Tabu” (2012): Directed by Miguel Gomes, this black-and-white drama takes place in Lisbon and also features scenes set in northern Portugal.
- “Porto” (2016): Starring Anton Yelchin and Lucie Lucas, this romantic drama tells the story of an American man and a French woman who meet and form a connection in Porto.
- “Mistérios de Lisboa” (2010): Although primarily set in Lisbon, this epic drama by Raúl Ruiz includes several scenes set in Porto and northern Portugal.
- “The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima” (1952): Based on true events, this film recreates the miraculous apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fátima, a small town north of Lisbon.
- “The House of Spirits” (1993): While mostly set in Chile, this adaptation of Isabel Allende’s novel features scenes shot in Porto.
- “Christopher Columbus: The Enigma” (2007): This historical drama explores the life of Christopher Columbus and includes scenes set in Porto and other locations in northern Portugal.
- “The Cannibals” (1988): Directed by Manoel de Oliveira, this satirical film is set in a small town in northern Portugal and examines themes of materialism and corruption.
- “Night Train to Lisbon” (2013): Based on the novel by Pascal Mercier, this mystery thriller tells the story of a Swiss professor who travels to Lisbon and uncovers a tale of love and revolution.
- “José and Pilar” (2010): A documentary about the Nobel Prize-winning author José Saramago and his wife, Pilar del Río. Although primarily set in Lisbon, the film showcases their life in Lanzarote and northern Portugal.
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