Italy's captivating landscapes and rich cultural heritage have long made it a favourite setting for filmmakers, offering a diverse range of backdrops for storytelling. From classic romance to modern adventure, Italy's cities, towns, and countryside provide the perfect canvas for cinematic tales. Get inspired for your next holiday to Italy with our best film-night picks below.
The Talented Mr Ripley
This psychological thriller is set in the 1950s, starring Matt Damon as the lead character sent from New York City to Italy (Amalfi Coast) to convince Jude Law's spoilt character to return home. The film is one of the best thrillers ever made. It features various locations on the Amalfi Coast including the cliffside resort of Positano and other villages on the islands of Ischia and Procida to represent the fictional town of Mongibello. The film captures the essence of the Amalfi Coast; colourful houses, cliffside views and delicious local food. It's no wonder why Jude Law's character didn't want to leave.
Call Me by Your Name
The film chronicles the relationship between 17-year-old, Elio Perlman, and Oliver, an American grad student who is hired by Elio's father Samuel. The film's prime location is in the city of Crema in Lombardy but Elio and Oliver also take a trip to Lake Garda where they visit the ancient Roman Villa.
Under the Tuscan Sun
This biopic is about Frances Mayes, a divorced writer from San Francisco who takes an unexpected turn and buys a villa in Tuscany. The film is about Frances getting to know new friends, lovers and more about herself. The main location is the small town of Cortona in Tuscany where her villa is based. But the film also features many other gorgeous locations such as the Florence Cathedral, the streets of Rome and the town on the enchanting Amalfi Coast.
No Time to Die
This is the twenty-fifth film in the Bond saga. The most striking location featured in the film is Basilicata's city of Matera which looks like it has been sculpted right into the side of the hill. The city is renowned for hundreds of tiny grottoes which can be well seen in the Bond film's car chase scenes. For everybody looking to experience the famous Matera caves first-hand, SEXTANTIO LE GROTTE DELLA CIVITA needs to be on your list of future hotel stays.
