- “In the Heart of the Sea” (2015) – A historical adventure film set in 19th-century Beira, depicting the true events that served as inspiration for Herman Melville’s novel, “Moby-Dick.”
- “City of God” (2002) – A critically acclaimed Brazilian crime film set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, which showcases the gritty realities and struggles of the residents.
- “Elite Squad” (2007) – Another Brazilian film set in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the efforts of an elite police squad to combat drug trafficking and corruption within the city.
- “Central Station” (1998) – A Brazilian drama set in Rio de Janeiro, following the journey of a retired schoolteacher who befriends a young boy and embarks on a journey across the country to locate his father.
- “The Constant Gardener” (2005) – An English political thriller partially set in Kenya, which depicts the investigations of a diplomat following the murder of his wife in Nairobi.
- “City of Men” (2007) – A Brazilian drama set in the real-life favela Cidade de Deus in Rio de Janeiro, exploring the challenges faced by two friends who take different paths in life.
- “Blood Diamond” (2006) – A war drama set in Sierra Leone, centred around the illicit trade of conflict diamonds and the struggles faced by those caught in the middle of the civil war.
- “Hotel Rwanda” (2004) – Based on real events, this historical drama is set in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide. It showcases the heroic efforts of a hotel manager to save as many lives as possible during the escalating violence.
- “Out of Africa” (1985) – An epic romantic drama set in Kenya and other parts of East Africa, based on the memoirs of Danish author Karen Blixen. The film depicts her experiences as a coffee plantation owner in colonial Africa.
- “Black Hawk Down” (2001) – A war film based on real events, set in Mogadishu, Somalia. It portrays the intense battle that unfolded during a U.S. military operation in 1993.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Portugal’s Centro/Beiras:
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