Which films do you watch for the setting alone?

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The film I've watched over and over again for the setting alone is The Talented Mr Ripley. It's set in late 50s Italy and it's just breathtaking. It's partly to do with nostalgia for a time when life seemed simpler. I use the term nostalgia here loosely as I'm in my 30s. I feel a huge sense of loss for the slow pace of life depicted, the stunning unspoilt scenery and sunshine that oozes out of every frame. It's heart breaking to think that particular era will never return.

The film itself is fantastic, but every time I watch it I hardly focus on the storyline as I'm too busy drinking in the scenery.

The holiday. I want that cottage soooooooooo much.

Harry Potter.

LOTR
The miniaturist
Any historical drama - Sense and Sensibility etc.

Lost in Translation

Loads of others. I often prefer the setting to the rest of the film/series

The obvious one is Mamma Mia. The setting is the only thing I like about that film. The rest is so cringe.

Snap @forgotmycoat - the title of this post immediately brought to mind The Talented Mr Ripley. It inspired a summer of inter-railing around Italy, which was nowhere near as glowy and golden.

The beach. Awful film, great setting

The revenant for spectacular, snowy vistas

A Room With a View
English Patient
Howard's End
Remains of The Day

I also love Talented Mr Ripley for the setting but also the fabulous soundtrack

On TV, the 1990s adaptation of My Family and Other Animals also has that Mediterranean endless summer feel to it

Brokeback Mountain. Extremely dull movie, beautiful setting.

Dancing with wolves- though also like the film there are great views

The Last Days of Disco and to a lesser extent Witmas other films Metropolitan and Barcelona.

New York socialites in the eighties. Fascinating.

A good year.

A Ruver Runs Through It.
Beautiful setting in Montana

Something's Gotta Give for Diane Keaton's house.

2001: A Space Odyssey.

I mean, I enjoy the story line as well, but I just love to watch it for the pure visuals as well. It's spectacular.

There's also a film with Angeline Jolie, I can't remember anything about it except the setting is gorgeous. I think it's set in Venice.

Home Alone for the house

Memoirs of a Geisha, a beautiful, visual film.

Amelie

The Beach and Being There.

The Talented Mr Ripley
Tea with Mussolini
Letters to Juliet
My House in Umbria
A Month by the Lake
Il Postino
Cinema Paradiso

Somewhat obsessed with Italy, so if anyone can recommend anymore must see films I'd be very grateful! 

Pride and Prejudice for the views, moreso the Keira Knightley version. The Titanic, I like seeing the contrast between the classes living areas.

Twilight. I'm from that part of the world and the setting makes me feel happy and nostalgic.

Harry Potter sorcerer's stone definitely. I used to love monica and rachels flat. Hercule poirot for everything art deco. Pride and prejudice BBC adaptation.

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