- “Romeo and Juliet” (1968) – Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this classic adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy features scenes shot in Verona, a city in the Veneto region.
- “Letters to Juliet” (2010) – A romantic comedy-drama partially set in Verona, where an aspiring writer responds to love letters left at Juliet’s House.
- “In the Name of the Father” (1993) – Although primarily set in Ireland, this powerful drama directed by Jim Sheridan features scenes filmed in the Dolomites, a mountain range located in the Veneto region.
- “The English Patient” (1996) – This epic war film, directed by Anthony Minghella, includes scenes filmed in the countryside near Cortina d’Ampezzo, a town in the Veneto region.
- “Stealing Beauty” (1996) – Set in the Tuscan countryside, this coming-of-age drama directed by Bernardo Bertolucci features scenes filmed in Asolo, a town located in the Veneto region.
- “Call Me by Your Name” (2017) – A tale of young love set in a small village in Lombardy, this critically acclaimed film directed by Luca Guadagnino features scenes shot in Crema, a town located just outside the Veneto border.
- “The Italian Job” (2003) – While primarily set in other parts of Italy, this action-packed heist film includes an iconic scene shot on the Ponte di Veja, a Roman bridge located near Verona.
- “Quantum of Solace” (2008) – In this James Bond film, Daniel Craig’s 007 travels to Siena, a city located in the neighbouring Tuscany region. However, it’s a great opportunity to explore the beauty of Veneto’s neighbouring regions as well.
- “The Best of Youth” (2003) – Although spanning several decades, this Italian epic includes scenes set in various cities across Italy, including Verona and Vicenza in the Veneto region.
- “The Tourist” (2010) – This romantic thriller, starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, is primarily set in Venice but includes a few scenes set in other parts of the Veneto region such as Treviso and the Dolomites.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Veneto
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