WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Italy’s Valle d’Aosta

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  • The Name of the Rose” (1986) – Though not exclusively set in Valle d’Aosta, parts of this medieval mystery film were shot in the region, showcasing its mountains and castles.
  • “The Young Montalbano” (2012-2015) – This television series is a prequel to the popular Italian TV show “Inspector Montalbano” and features the scenic landscapes of Valle d’Aosta in some episodes.
  • “The Return of the Pink Panther” (1975) – While most of the film is set in France, the ski chase scenes were filmed in Valle d’Aosta, specifically in Courmayeur and La Thuile.
  • “Force 10 from Navarone” (1978) – This World War II adventure film includes a sequence filmed in Aosta, the capital city of Valle d’Aosta.
  • “Atlantic Wall” (2022) – A war drama starring Bradley Cooper, some scenes from this film were reportedly shot in the region.
  • “Il sorpasso” (1962) – Although not set entirely in Valle d’Aosta, this Italian comedy-drama includes a memorable driving scene through the Great St Bernard Pass located between Italy and Switzerland.
  • “The Wilby Conspiracy” (1975) – Parts of this political thriller starring Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine were filmed in Courmayeur, a popular ski resort in Valle d’Aosta.
  • “Processo alla città” (1952) – Set in Aosta, this Italian drama film depicts the story of a man wrongly accused of murder.
  • “Pane e cioccolata” (1974) – Although primarily set in Switzerland, some scenes from this comedy-drama were filmed in Valle d’Aosta, showcasing the beautiful alpine landscapes.
  • “La Betìa ovvero in amore, per ogni gaudenza, ci vuole sofferenza” (1971) – This Italian comedy features the scenery of Cogne, a village in Valle d’Aosta, as a backdrop to its amusing plot.
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