If one picture is worth a thousand words, what are pictures and words worth? It’s through the power of movies, after all, that many of us have experienced the frozen tundra of the arctic; the thick jungle of the equator; or the dessert storms of the Sahara.
But more than just seeing a place, movies can also evoke local attitudes and culture. Popularised by a wealth of different productions, Italy is well known for its starring cinematic roles, from the glamour of La Dolce Vita to the neo-realism of Gomorrah. Before you head off on a trip to Italy, take a sneak peek inside the country with these essential Italian movies.
