10 movies filmed in Tuscany Maremma that you can't miss

1. Nothing Left to Do But Cry (Roberto Benigni e Massimo Troisi, 1984)

This is a classic Italian film realized by 2 stars such as Roberto Benigni and Massimo Troisi. The school janitor Mario and teacher Saverio are in a car at a railroad crossing, waiting for the train to pass, but an unexpected storm led them in the past to the year 1492. The amazing Cala di Forno is the set where they try to change history stopping Columbus’s projects.

2. Pinocchio (Roberto Benigni, 2002)

Roberto Benigni performs the most famous puppet in the world: Pinocchio. Among the locations, you will see the Tucany Maremma Natural Park and Marina d’Alberese beach.

3. Quantum of Solace (Marc Foster, 2008)

In the 22° episode of 007 series, James Bond -Daniel Craig has to find a terroristic mysterious organisation, known as Quantum. During his Italian trip, 007 pays a visit to Mathis - Giancarlo Giannini in his house located in Talamonaccio.

4. The Talented Mr Replay (Anthony Minghella, 1999)

During a party in New York, Tom Ripley - Matt Damon is approached by shipping magnate Herbert Greenleaf, who believes that Ripley attended Princeton with his son, Dickie - Jude Law. Greenleaf recruits Ripley to travel to Italy to persuade Dickie to return home. Porto Ercole is among the wonderful Italian locations.

5. The Great Beauty (Paolo Sorrentino, 2013)

This Oscar winner dramma is focused on the costume journalist and theater critic Jep Gambardella and on the decline of Rome. At a certain point, Jep goes to Giglio Island for a report on the shipwreck of the Costa Concordia.

6. Loro (Paolo Sorrentino, 2018)

The couple Paolo Sorrentino - Toni Servillo performe a free interpretation of Silvio Berlusconi's professional and private life. In Porto Ercole - Monte Argentario the famous Villa Certosa has been "rebuilt".

7. Manuale d’Amore 3 (Giovanni Veronesi, 2011)

The drama is divided into three stories: "Youth", "Maturity" and "Beyond" maturity, the latest one performed by the popular Monica Bellucci and Robert De Niro. The charming seaside village of Castiglione della Pescaia is the set of "Youth" and part of "Beyond".

 8. All for one-one for all  (Giovanni Veronesi, 2020)

The comic adventures of three sui generis D’Artagnan musketeers take place among several Tuscany Maremma locations: the lovely village of Scarlino, Grosseto, Castiglione della Pescaia, Follonica and the charming village of Roccalbegna.

9. The summer of my first kiss (Carlo Virzì, 2006)

A lot of things may change in summertime. Camilla is a teenager becoming an adult during the holidays spent within the Silver Coast.

 

10. The chief of police Manara (Rai, 2009-2011)

Crime-fiction lovers will enjoy the adventure of the chief of police Luca Manara. The story combines thriller and sentimental comedy and is set within Tuscany Maremma. In fact, Manara has to solve cases in Albinia, Ansedonia, Capalbio, Alberese, Porto and Santo Stefano.

Watching a good movie is not only relaxing, but it can also help us travel with the mind. This is especially true nowadays. Thanks to the films listed above, you will discover the wonderful locations of the province of Grosseto where spending your summer holidays safely.

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