- “Amadeus” (1984): This Academy Award-winning film, set in Prague during the 18th century, tells the fictionalised story of the rivalry between composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri.
- “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011): In this action-packed film, the IMF team finds themselves in Prague, where they must prevent a nuclear disaster while navigating chase scenes through the city’s iconic landmarks.
- “Casino Royale” (2006): While not exclusively set in Prague, this James Bond film includes action-packed sequences filmed in the city. Bond must outsmart his adversaries in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale.
- “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” (1988): Based on Milan Kundera’s novel, this film explores the complexities of love, sex, and politics in Prague during the 1968 Soviet invasion. It follows the lives of a Czech surgeon and the women he becomes involved with.
- “Before Sunrise” (1995): Although not entirely set in Prague, this romantic film features a significant portion taking place in the city. It follows the chance meeting and budding romance between an American man and a French woman.
- “Blade II” (2002): This supernatural action film sees the titular vampire hunter, Blade, teaming up with a group of vampires known as the Bloodpack to defeat a new breed of super-vampires. Parts of the movie were filmed in Prague.
- “Hanussen” (1988): Set in 1930s Prague, this biographical drama explores the life of Erik Jan Hanussen, a famous clairvoyant and hypnotist who rose to prominence during the rise of Hitler.
- “Hostel” (2005): While not everyone’s cup of tea, this horror film set in Prague tells the story of a group of backpackers who become the victims of a deadly underground organization that caters to sadistic clients.
- “Child 44” (2015): This thriller, based on the novel of the same name, is set in Soviet-era Prague. It follows a disgraced military police officer investigating a series of child murders while navigating a society under the control of a repressive regime.
- “The Illusionist” (2006): Although predominantly set in Vienna, this romantic mystery drama includes scenes filmed in Prague. It tells the story of a magician who uses his skills to win the heart of a woman far above his social standing.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Prague
0
Share.
