- The Godfather (1972): Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic crime saga, partly set in the Corleone family’s hometown of Corleone, Sicily.
- Cinema Paradiso (1988): Giuseppe Tornatore’s heartfelt film, set in a small town in Sicily, portrays the impact of movies on a young boy’s life.
- Il Postino (1994): This Italian film follows the story of a postman who befriends the exiled Chilean poet Pablo Neruda while delivering mail on the island of Salina, off the coast of Sicily.
- The Leopard (1963): Directed by Luchino Visconti, this historical drama is set during the Risorgimento period and depicts Sicily’s aristocracy in decline.
- Malena (2000): This drama, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, tells the story of a young boy infatuated with a beautiful woman, played by Monica Bellucci, in a small Sicilian village during World War II.
- Baarìa (2009): Giuseppe Tornatore’s epic film spans several decades and explores the lives of a Sicilian family in the town of Bagheria.
- Inspector Montalbano series (1999-present): Based on the popular novels by Andrea Camilleri, this Italian TV series follows a detective solving crimes in the fictional town of Vigàta, Sicily.
- Respiro (2002): Set on the island of Lampedusa, south of Sicily, this drama tells the story of a woman challenging societal norms and breaking free in a traditional fishing community.
- The Big Blue (1988): Though primarily set in Greece and France, this visually film by Luc Besson features scenes shot on the island of Sicily.
- Caro Diario (1993): Directed by Nanni Moretti, this personal exploration and travelogue takes viewers on a journey through various Italian locations, including Sicily.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Sicily
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